Lot Essay
Previously sold in these Rooms, 1 May 1995, lot 789.
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Details
A FINE WHITE JADE CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Of shallow compressed form raised on a shallow ring foot, the cover carved in low relief with a central spiral motif within a narrow band encircled by a pendent ruyi head border and a broad band of taotie masks, all within slightly raised outer sides, the semi-translucent stone of even white tone
3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) diam., box
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Of shallow compressed form raised on a shallow ring foot, the cover carved in low relief with a central spiral motif within a narrow band encircled by a pendent ruyi head border and a broad band of taotie masks, all within slightly raised outer sides, the semi-translucent stone of even white tone
3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) diam., box
Provenance
Edgar and Hedwig Worch