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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION IN THE UK
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'CHILONG' INKSTONE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Details
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'CHILONG' INKSTONE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The oval stand is carved to one side in relief with two confronting chilong amongst scrolling clouds. The recessed underside is inscribed with a seal mark reading 'yong bao' (cherish forever). The stone is of an even pale tone.
3 ½ in. (9 cm.) long, zitan box and cover
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The oval stand is carved to one side in relief with two confronting chilong amongst scrolling clouds. The recessed underside is inscribed with a seal mark reading 'yong bao' (cherish forever). The stone is of an even pale tone.
3 ½ in. (9 cm.) long, zitan box and cover
Provenance
Private collection in the UK, acquired in London in the 1980s-1990s.
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Samantha Yuen