Jade “Corn” figurine, Qing dynasty

Light-coloured carved jade with subtle amber flecks. It has the shape of an ear of corn, with the inside filled with kernels, the outside covered with broad leaves or striated bracts and ending with long styles that fall over the kernels. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Size: 6.6 x 1.8 x 3 cm

Weight: 53.2 g

Provenance:

- Current private collection, London, United Kingdom.