A Chinese greyish-celadon and russet jade recumbent beast and lotus group 青玉雕瑞兽衔荷花 18th century or earlier 十八世纪或更早 The recumbant beast with bulging eyes, the scrolling lotus stem with two blossoms. (L: 2 3/8 in.) Qty: (1) Property from a private collection, Philadelphia, acquired from Rare Art, Inc., New York, April 4, 1978 Condition report: Of scattered soilings, minor chips, and fissures to the extremes and underside, Overall good visual condition.