A small white jade toggle - 19th Century

Of irregular contour, deeply undercut to depict a butterfly with spread wings resting on two melons growing from a single leafy stalk, the matrix displaying some opaque white inclusions and faint russet staining along natural fissure lines (minute chips). 2 1/8in (5.5cm) wide - Sold for $1,400 plus Premium and tax

Provenance: Nagatani, Chicago

Bonhams.  Fine Asian Works of Art, 18 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, California