Celadon nephrite group depicting a crane and a deer, China, 18th century The crane is shown reclining, with its head resting on its back, turned towards its tail, and its legs tucked under its belly. The plumage, eyes and cap are finely sculpted. The bird holds a sprig of peaches in its beak. The smaller, flanked fallow deer is also recumbent, its legs realistically folded under its belly. Its horned head is turned towards its rump. He is holding a lingzhi branch in his mouth. H. 4 cm - L. 8.5 cm (with its base)