清 和田白玉精雕鹌鹑像生盖盒一对

玉质洁白，以原件玉石雕作盖盒。盒呈鹌鹑形，羽翼层层有序，身内掏为空膛，上半身为盖，下半身为盒，底部脚掌。雕工精细，匠心独韵之作

Qing Dynasty, A Pair of Finely Carved White Jade Quail Box and Cover

Exquisitely carved and polished in the form of a standing quail, the cover naturalistically worked to form the upper part of the bird, its beak depicted distinctly, flanked at the sides with finely incised feathery wings; the box forming the lower part, its webbed feet tucked at the base. The jade of exceptionally white tone.

Height: 2⅛ in (5.4 cm)
Total Weight: 153 g