Bidspirit auction | Carved jade figurine “Monkeys”, Qing

Carved jade figurine “Monkeys”, Qing dynasty - Jade of a soft tone and milky texture, carved in the form of two monkeys, a mother and her young, joined at the centre at the level of the legs. Both animals have a thick body, rounded spine and flexed legs, forming an oval image, finished by the united faces of the apes, which show a relaxed and serene expression. Age patina is visible. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later. Size: 5.2 x 1.8 x 5.2 cm Weight: 67.8 g Provenance: - Current private collection, London, United Kingdom.