Chinese brown jade sculpture depicting a recumbent bird carved with feather details, together with a fitted hardwood stand. Statue: 1.5" H x 3.25" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: Property from the Manhattan estate of Indrani Yogasundram, who lived in many different countries with her husband Yogaraj during his decades-long career as a Sri Lankan diplomat. In addition to the heirloom jewelry she possessed, Indrani acquired jewelry, art, and ornaments while stationed in China (1960-63), Sri Lanka (1963-65), and Iraq (1965-1967).

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