Celadon Jade Carving of Recumbent Crane, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a recumbent crane, Qing…
click the photo to enlarge
A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a recumbent crane, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, finely carved as a recumbent crane holding lotus leaves and blossom in its beak, the stone of even pale celadon green hue. Provenance: a private collection from Adelaide, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s to early 1980s, sold in these rooms on 8 October 2018, lot 218.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

A Chinese celadon jade crane with lotus Qing Dynasty, the jade of even celadon colour, finely carved in the round with a crane holding a lotus blossom and leaves within its mouth, 6.4 cm wide

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A Chinese carved jade lion-dog, the stone of pale greenish tone, the lion resting on all fours, holding a branch of ruyi heads in its mouth, its tail brushing against it, 7.5 cm wide

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade lotus and Toad pendant Qing Dynasty, the jade of even pale celadon hue with russet inclusions, beautifully carved as a recumbent three legged toad within a curled lotus leaf, pierced to one side for use as a pendant,

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Chinese white jade cat, 19th/20th century, the recumbent animal naturalistically carved, length 5.2 cm

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.