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Monumental Chinese Carved Serpentine Mountain Sculpture

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Monumental and impressive Chinese carved serpentine sculpture depicting a continuous forest landscape with a cave, richly carved with all manner of floral and fauna including birds, monkeys, deer, and bear cubs throughout. rests on a carved solid white marble stand. Dimensions Total height: 71" (180.3 cm) Total width: 69" (175.2 cm) Total depth: 28" (71.1 cm) Sculpture height: 38" (96.6 cm) width: 69" (175.2 cm) depth: 20" (50.8 cm) Serpentine may be confused with jadeite or nephrite because of its similar coloration, and is sometimes known as 'Koren jade', 'serpentine jade' or 'new jade'. Serpentine however, is softer and scratches more easily than true jade, but it is often used as a jade substitute.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 69 in (175.26 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Minor repairs to white marble stand base. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU986224622692
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