Carved Chinese Nephrite creme color jade, in a model of elderly fisherman, dressed in humble traditional outfit, the serene face beneath a straw fisherman brim hat. Right hand holding a fish. Standing relaxing with left foot raised upon a fishing basket, with smaller fish trap basket hung on his back hip. Displayed on a square hardwood pedestal stand. The jade stone shows creme color, moist milky appearance, with hints of grayish-celadon and golden-russet inclusions.

Dimension: 101.6mm H x 50.8mm W, Dimension: (stand): 3/4" H,
Weight: 256.7g

PROVENANCE:
Property of Mr. William A Russell of Westminster, Kingston Estate, Oxford, UK. Acquired in 1875, by T. Mallam & Sons

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.


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