A JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY

the recumbent beast carved in the round with its body turned slightly to the left, baring its teeth above its outstretched front paws, the curly brows, long mane and tail all finely incised, the mottled stone of celadon color with dark brown speckles and inclusions

Collection of Lord and Lady Cunliffe (label).