Estimate

300 - 400

Session

8 May 2026

Description

China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Of celadon and dark green nephrite, the carver skilfully exploiting the natural colour variation of the stone

Depicting a crouching boy holding a flowering branch, beside a lion (shishi)

The dark green area forming the lion, contrasting with the pale tone of the figure



清十九世纪 青白玉巧雕童子戏狮摆件，巧用玉石天然色泽，深绿部分雕琢狮子，与童子温润的青白色形成鲜明对比。

Height: 5,5 cm

Additional Information

Note:

The composition of a boy with a lion and peony represents the auspicious theme taishi shaoshi, associated with wishes for promotion to high office and prosperity.