A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST. Ming Dynasty. Carved with the legs tucked underneath its scaly body, its lifted head detailed with a pair of horns and bulging eyes, with long flaring whiskers touching its chest, the stone with brownish russet inclusions, 6.5cm H. Provenance: European private collection, acquired in China in the 1950s, thence by descent to the present owner. For a similar piece see Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong Art Museum, 1996, cat no 143. 明   玉雕瑞兽 來源：歐洲私人收藏，於1950年代間公務訪問中國期間購得，后傳承至現藏家。 *For a full condition report, please contact the department.* *请您联系我们索取品项报告。*