Finely carved Chinese jade bird seated in the resting position. The recumbent bird is shown holding foliage with lovely pierced work. The carving style, material, and subject strongly suggest a Ming date.

Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection – collected in China prior to 1985.

(Not including stand)
Height: 1 1/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 3/4 in.
Weight: 28.06 grams.