A WHITE JADE ENTWINED CHILONG OPENWORK CARVING
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
It is well carved and pierced with four chilong in an openwork quatrefoil. The stone is of even white tone. It has been mounted as a brooch.
2.3/8 in. (6 cm.) long
Lot Essay
For a similar example, see Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, 1988, p. 69. no. 45.
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