A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade 'boy and... Lot n° 423

The jade figure is carved in the round as a smiling crouching boy, each of his hands grasping a lingzhi branch slung over his body. With an aperture for suspension by the side of his head. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with russet veins and inclusions. Provenance: From the collection of Mr. J.E. Vaandrager Condition: The carving is done following the shape of the pebble, with wear and irregularity particularly to the reverse, which has possibly been recarved. Origin: China Period: Ming dynasty (1368-1644) Sizes: 3.80 cm. W x 6.50 cm. D 1.5 in. W x 2.56 in. D