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17TH CENTURY
Details
A CHINESE CELADON JADE ‘QILIN’ WATERPOT AND COVER
17TH CENTURY
The prowling mythical horned beast is carved with an elaborate bifurcated tail. The cover on the back has a small dragon finial. The stone is of an even tone with some minor inclusions
4 in. (9.8 cm.) long, wood stand
17TH CENTURY
The prowling mythical horned beast is carved with an elaborate bifurcated tail. The cover on the back has a small dragon finial. The stone is of an even tone with some minor inclusions
4 in. (9.8 cm.) long, wood stand
Provenance
With John Sparks Ltd., London, 14 December 1963.
Sale room notice
This jade piece is sold without a wooden stand and not as stated in the printed catalogue.
Brought to you by
Adrian Hume-Sayer