Finely carved Chinese coral beauty 珊瑚雕加冠美女擺件 © I. M. Chait Gallery

Superbly carved and of unusually thick form, Chinese coral figure of a beauty; leaning into the wind with flowing sashes and wearing a hat tied beneath her chin, balancing two baskets of flowers; the coral of outstanding color with minor white speckling; H: 7 1/8" (approx.), wood stand - Estimate $8,000-12,000

I. M. Chait Gallery. IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART. New York City. Mar 21 2012