01 mai 2010
Ming dyansty jade @ Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 13 May 2010
A pale green jade 'monkey and horse' group, Ming Dynasty. photo Bonhams
Well carved in the round to depict a recumbent horse with his head turned sharply to the left over his body, looking at a small monkey clambering up his back, the stone of a greyish-green tone with brown inclusions, wood stand, fitted box. 8.2cm (3¼in) wide (3). Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000, HK$59,000 - 83,000
Provenance: Purchased at Bluett & Sons, London, 1960sThe Collection of Mr Harold Cooper
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