A pale green jade 'praying mantis' double box and cover

Qing dynasty

清 青玉雕瓜瓞螳螂蓋盒

deftly carved in high relief and openwork, the box in the form of two gourds issuing from a gnarled stalk with furled leaves and curling tendrils, the cover detailed with a praying mantis atop a large leaf, the stone of a pale celadon color, wood stand (3)

Length 6 ? in., 16.5 cm

R. Bensabott, Chicago, 10th July 1953.

Collection of Dr. Allen O. Battle, Ph.D (1927-2020).

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R. Bensabott，芝加哥，1953年7月10日

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