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A JADEITE 'DRAGON' VESSEL AND COVER
The vessel is carved and pierced as a winged dragon. Its mane, tail and wings are finely carved. The opening on its back has a ruyi shaped cover and is attached to the beast with a chain. The stone is of a bright and pale sea-green tone with a yellow inclusion to the beast's right hind paw.
2? in. (6.7 cm.) wide, gold wire-inlaid wood stand

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