A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DUCK' WATER DROPPER
A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DUCK' WATER DROPPER

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

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A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DUCK' WATER DROPPER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The washer is carved in the form of a recumbent duck with its head raised upwards, hollowed to the back and beak to hold and dispense water. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with areas of striking reddish-russet inclusions.
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
Property from a Private Scottish Collection, gifted to the vendor prior to 1994.

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