Lot Essay
Compare a waterpot of similar form from the Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 28 November 2006, lot 1375
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QIANLONG (1736-95)
Details
A FINE PALE CELADON JADE 'DOUBLE-GOURD' WATERPOT
QIANLONG (1736-95)
Modelled as a double-gourd hollowed to form the receptacle, enveloped around the sides and base with smaller gourds and large leaves amidst coiling vines with five bats, one end of the waterpot carved with a chilong, the semi-translucent stone of an even tone with minor snowy and russet inclusions
7¼ in. (18.3 cm.) long, wood stand
QIANLONG (1736-95)
Modelled as a double-gourd hollowed to form the receptacle, enveloped around the sides and base with smaller gourds and large leaves amidst coiling vines with five bats, one end of the waterpot carved with a chilong, the semi-translucent stone of an even tone with minor snowy and russet inclusions
7¼ in. (18.3 cm.) long, wood stand
Provenance
William Clayton Ltd., London, 16 June 1972