A GROUP OF FIVE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Qing Dynasty and later Comprising: a jade duck with its head turned backwards, its beak grasping two lotus stems, the stone of green tone with golden and russet inclusions; a recumbent goose facing forwards, incised with plumage and feathers, the stone of green tone with russet inclusions; a green and russet jade goose facing forwards, incised with folded wings, pierced through the body for suspension; a green and brown jade mandarin duck with the head slightly raised, perforated around the head with an aperture for suspension; a duck with the head turned backwards and resting upon its body, the plumage rendered with incised lines, the stone of white tone with brown and russet inclusions; a grey and white jade bird of recumbent posture, detailed with round eyes, a flat beak, and wings, perforated through the middle of the body for suspension. The longest: 7cm (2 3/4in) long. (5). Footnotes: 清及更晚 玉雕鳥一組五件 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing