Grey jade pebble carved as a squatting toadChinese, late Ming periodthe well carved figure with black fissures, and with mushroom or fruit held in its mouth, 7cm x 5cmNote- a similar grey pebble attributed to the Tang period of a reclining horse is illustrated in 'Chinese Jade Animals' published by Hong Kong Museum of Art 1996.Provenance: from a private Gloucestershire collection.At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.