White jade figure 'Elder and Child', Qing dynasty, Qianlong

A pure carved Hetian white jade figure. The figure depicts an old man with a child, a Chinese lion and ruyi sticks around him, standing on a lotus. The details are remarkable for their good representation, delicacy and naturalistic poses. In very good condition. 

The meaning of representing these elements together is to convey "good luck for generations" (世代如意) because both the old man and the lion guarding the child and the "ruyi" and the lotus are embodying good intentions.

Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.

Size: 8.3 x 4.8 x 2.7 cm; Weight: 143 g