LATE QING DYNASTY-EARLY REPUBLIC PERIOD

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A WHITE JADE FACETTED BALUSTER VASE AND COVER
LATE QING DYNASTY-EARLY REPUBLIC PERIOD
Of rectangular section, the vase has plain sides and two ruyi-shaped loop handles, each incised on the top with a Shou medallion and suspending a loose ring, and the cover has a stepped finial. The pale greenish-white stone has some natural cloudy inclusions and is softly polished.
9 7/8 in. (25 cm.) high, zitan and hongmu stand, Japanese double wood boxes

Provenance

A Japanese private collection, acquired before 1940, and thence by descent

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

Please note that the use of the symbol ~ for this particular lot is in reference only to the accompanying wood stand for the lot. The historical CITES paperwork for this item is not available and it will not be possible to obtain CITES export permits to ship it to addresses outside Hong Kong post-sale. This item can only be shippd to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office. Please contact the department for further information.

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