A Group Of Five Jade Carvings, Ming dynasty

A Group Of Five Jade Carvings, Ming dynasty

comprising a rhyton suspending a loose ring under an animal-mask; two small animal carvings in the form of a lion and an elephant; a belt-buckle carved as a small qilong clambering atop another; and a gray carving of a lotus pod (5). height of largest 3 1/4 in., 8.3 cm. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's