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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A SMALL JADE RHYTON
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The rhyton is finely carved in low relief with a makara dragon-fish curled around the base and extending to form the body. The sides are carved with archaistic scrolls divided by a thin band. The stone is of an attractive olive tone with dark inclusions.
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The rhyton is finely carved in low relief with a makara dragon-fish curled around the base and extending to form the body. The sides are carved with archaistic scrolls divided by a thin band. The stone is of an attractive olive tone with dark inclusions.
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high
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