AN EXQUISITE PAIR OF WHITE JADE QUAIL-FORM BOXES AND COVERS
AN EXQUISITE PAIR OF WHITE JADE QUAIL-FORM BOXES AND COVERS QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) Each naturalistically carved as a seated quail with its taloned feet tucked under the full body, the upper half forming the cover perfectly fitting along the scalloped edges on the box, and the plumage incised in minute detail, the semi-translucent stone of an even white tone 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) long (2)
AN EXQUISITE PAIR OF WHITE JADE QUAIL-FORM BOXES AND COVERS
AN EXQUISITE PAIR OF WHITE JADE QUAIL-FORM BOXES AND COVERS QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) Each naturalistically carved as a seated quail with its taloned feet tucked under the full body, the upper half forming the cover perfectly fitting along the scalloped edges on the box, and the plumage incised in minute detail, the semi-translucent stone of an even white tone 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) long (2)
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