A FINE WHITE JADE DOUBLE VASE AND COVER GROUP
QIANLONG (1736-1795)
The thinly carved larger vase with floral finial above scrolling handles enclosing bands of taotie-masks, carved in high relief with flowering chrysanthemum branches above scrolling foliage, issuing from a leaf base supporting a smaller flattened vase and cover with attached chain leading to a tendril, the reverse of the large vase carved with twin stylised dragons, the stone of even pale celadon colour
5.7/8 in. (13.7cm.) high, fitted original carved wood stand with silver inlay
A FINE WHITE JADE DOUBLE VASE AND COVER GROUP
QIANLONG (1736-1795)
The thinly carved larger vase with floral finial above scrolling handles enclosing bands of taotie-masks, carved in high relief with flowering chrysanthemum branches above scrolling foliage, issuing from a leaf base supporting a smaller flattened vase and cover with attached chain leading to a tendril, the reverse of the large vase carved with twin stylised dragons, the stone of even pale celadon colour
5.7/8 in. (13.7cm.) high, fitted original carved wood stand with silver inlay
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