AN EXQUISITE PAIR OF WHITE JADE QUAIL-FORM BOXES AND COVERS
The quality of finish and the execution of detail on the present lot are of the highest standard. Quails are auspicious birds because they are pronounced an in Chinese, which is a homophone for 'peace'. Two quails can be read as shuang an, or 'double peace', and thus, these birds appear as a pair on paintings, porcelains and textiles from as early as the Song dynasty. Each naturalistically carved as a seated quail with its taloned feet tucked under the full body, the upper half forming the cover perfectly fitting along the scalloped edges on the box, and the plumage incised in minute detail, the semi-translucent stone of an even white tone.
Dimension: L. 16 cm. W. 7.5 cm. H. 10 cm. Weight 175 grams.

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