A highly decorative and impressively carved Chinese jade mountain sculpture, worked in pale celadon to white jade with attractive natural apple-green inclusions, depicting a finely detailed mountainous landscape scene.The carving is exceptionally intricate, featuring a traditional pavilion set amongst stylised pine trees, rocky outcrops, bridges and winding pathways, all executed with remarkable depth and openwork craftsmanship. To the foreground are carved figures in a tranquil landscape setting, creating a classic scholar’s garden composition inspired by traditional Chinese landscape painting.Particularly striking is the quality of the carving, with superb pierced and undercut detail to the foliage and rockwork, demonstrating considerable skill. The natural variations within the jade have been cleverly incorporated into the design, enhancing the sense of depth and atmosphere.Presented on its original carved hardwood display stand, which complements the sculpture beautiful...