Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art
Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art exhibition for 'Asian Art in London 2022'.
Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art exhibition for 'Asian Art in London 2022'.
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
9
AN OPENWORK JADE ‘LINGZHI’ GROUP
Ming dynasty, 17th century
明 17 世 纪 镂 雕 玉 灵 芝
Dimensions: 13.3cm high, 17cm wide without stand
Provenance: - A private Irish collection
Carved as openwork branches of auspicious ‘lingzhi’ fungus, symbolising the wish
for longevity. The stone of a pale celadon colour with minor russet inclusions. The
group supported on an exquisitely carved boxwood and zitan stand.
Change language