A YELLOW JADE TURTLE FORM WATER DROPPER
A YELLOW JADE TURTLE FORM WATER DROPPER

18th/19th CENTURY

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A YELLOW JADE TURTLE FORM WATER DROPPER
18th/19th CENTURY
The mythical beast is carved crouching on three feet, the well-hollowed domed carapace forms the water vessel which leads up the finely-scaled neck to the dragon-head spout. The deep yellow stone has natural variations in the tone.
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) long

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