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A PAIR OF APPLE-GREEN JADEITE 'PHOENIX' VASES
The vases are each carved as a phoenix with elaborate wings and tail supporting an archaistic vessel decorated with stylised motifs on their back. The stone is of an apple-green tone with some pale and russet inclusions.
11 ¼ in. (28.7 cm.) high
The vases are each carved as a phoenix with elaborate wings and tail supporting an archaistic vessel decorated with stylised motifs on their back. The stone is of an apple-green tone with some pale and russet inclusions.
11 ¼ in. (28.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in the 1930s and then by descent within the family.
Brought to you by
Kate Hunt
Director, Head of Department