A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A BITTER MELON
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A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A BITTER MELON

18TH/19TH CENTURY

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A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A BITTER MELON
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The carving is formed as three bitter melons of various sizes borne on leafy tendrils, with two bats resting on the fruits. The skin of the melons is delicately carved to simulate their uneven rind. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with some russet inclusions.
6 3/8 in. (16 cm.) high, ivory stand
来源
With René Kitchen, London, 22 June 1972.
Collection of Dr. Gordon Fryer (1922-2008) and Dr. Rosemary Fryer (1922-1994).
注意事项
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