A CELADON JADE CARVING OF LIU HAI QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY |

kneeling and paddling a boat fashioned from a live pine tree, the gnarled trunk rising from the stern, its twisting branches extending forward to form a canopy, a chirping bird perched atop one of the branches, Liu Hai positioned at the bow gazing down at the water while pushing the oar through the ripples rising along the boat's hull, the sleeve of the robe sweeping upward from the action, accompanied by a three-legged toad, the stone an even, translucent pale green tone, wood stand (2)

Spink & Son, London, 5th March 1982.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 389.

The carving is in good condition with only a couple minute nicks. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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