A group of five Chinese ‘plants and vegetables’... Lot n° 21

The group comprises: a white jade double lotus pod carving; a white jade water caltrop carving; a white jade ‘twin aubergine’ carving; a celadon jade peapod carving; and a celadon and russet jade double gourd carving. The lotus pod: 5 cm. wide The water caltrop carving: 6.2 cm. wide The aubergine carving: 5.6 cm. long The peapod carving: 8.2 cm. long The double gourd carving: 7.7 cm. long Condition: The water caltrop carving: there are some variations in the surface of the stone. The edge of one peapod is slightly polished. All others appear to be in overall good condition. Origin: China Period: 19th and 20th century Sizes: 8.20 cm. H 3.23 in. H