A Chinese celadon jade 'animal' group

Reference: ART1001688

The piece is carved in the round as a horse and monkey below a leafy branch, with a further crouching animal with its tongue out below, all amongst rocks. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with fine veins.

Catalogue notes: the symbolism of a horse and monkey implies the rebus 'ma shang feng hou' which may be translated as 'may you rise quickly in office'. Provenance: From the collection of mr. J.E. Vaandrager