A Distinguished Collection of Jade Carvings, Lots 501-530 A GROUP OF NINE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: a mandarin duck facing forwards, with its beak grasping a lotus leaf stem forming the base of the carving, the stone of white tone with black and russet staining; a mandarin duck with a rounded body, the stone of pale green tone with russet features and inclusions; a duck of plump body with the head turned backwards, carved with feathery wings, pierced through the body with an aperture for suspension, the stone of mottled grey and white tone; a bird with a pointed beak and the head turned backwards, the stone of grey tone with black patches; a recumbent goose with the head turned backward, grasping a sprig of millet in its beak, the stone of mottled black and green tone; a carving depicting a pair of geese, one standing atop the other, the stone of white tone with black inclusions; a white and grey jade goose with the long neck curling around the body; and a pale green and russet jade bird perched atop a lotus leaf and perforated through the body with an aperture; and a plaque carved as a crouching bird with the head turned back, the stone of grey tone with brown and russet patches. The largest: 7cm (2 3/4in) long. (9). 明及更晚 玉雕鳥一組九件