Leilão Bidspirit | Spinach-green jade figurine ‘Quails’, Qing

Spinach-green jade figurine ‘Quails’, Qing Dynasty - A jade carving in a rich spinach-green hue. It depicts an adult quail cradling her chick whilst holding a millet ear (Sui) in her beak – a symbol of peace and prosperity – with the plumage meticulously incised. It is mounted on a carved wooden plinth. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 5.2 x 8 x 4.5 cm Weight: 320 g