A Chinese celadon jade 'duck and lotus' carving

Reference: ART1001741

The piece is carved in the round as a duck with its wings folded and head turned backwards holding a lotus spray, its stem carved in openwork leading to an upturned leaf supporting the duck. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with light russet tinges to on the leaf.

Provenance: From the collection of Mr. J.E. Vaandrager.