A White Jade Group of Two Cats and A Butterfly China, Qing dynasty, 18th century Carved to depict two cats curled up facing each other, holding a butterfly in their mouths. height 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm.); width 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm.); depth 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance: Miss M. Beasley Collection; Sotheby's, London, 4 May 1984, Lot 397; Christie's, Los Angeles, Myth and Reality: Animals in Chinese Art, 7 May 1999, Lot 42; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing