A CARVED RUSSET-ENHANCED PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE BOTTLE

PROBABLY IMPERIAL, 1740-1820

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A CARVED RUSSET-ENHANCED PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE BOTTLE
Probably Imperial, 1740-1820
Of rounded-rectangular form, boldly carved on either side with archaistic dragons confronted on a pearl, their tails metamorphosing into chilong heads, the white stone dramatically accented with deep reddish-brown mottling, stopper
2 7/16in. (6.2cm.) high

Lot Essay

The staining of nephrite to resemble pebble material, or to enhance existing skin, was a common practice in post-Song jade carving, and an option frequently used at the Palace workshops, particularly under the Qianlong emperor.

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