A carved zitan stand and a group of hardstone and jade carvings


The stand: 18th century, the group of carvings: 19th century and laterCarved with rockwork, tumultuous waves and peony sprays, the lower rim with silver-wire inlay and raised on four feet; together with a lapis lazuli carving of a mythical beast; a green hardstone maiden carving; an agate figure of Liu Hai; a malachite model of a phoenix; a small pale green jade monkey and horse group, wood stand. The stand: 18.5cm (7 1/4in) wide (7).