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A SMALL WHITE JADE OVOID VASE AND COVER
19TH CENTURY
Of oval section, well-carved in high relief above the base with bundled lotus stems which continue around the sides bearing blossoms and large leaves, with a water bird standing on one leaf while looking up at its mate perched on the cover, with double rope-twist bands on the high shoulder and a pair of loop handles suspending loose rings, one ring suspending a link chain attached to a loop on the cover, the stone with some pale russet mottling, minor chip--4 7/8 in. (12.5cm.) high
19TH CENTURY
Of oval section, well-carved in high relief above the base with bundled lotus stems which continue around the sides bearing blossoms and large leaves, with a water bird standing on one leaf while looking up at its mate perched on the cover, with double rope-twist bands on the high shoulder and a pair of loop handles suspending loose rings, one ring suspending a link chain attached to a loop on the cover, the stone with some pale russet mottling, minor chip--4 7/8 in. (12.5cm.) high