Lot Essay
This vase is inspired by archaic bronze vases. An example with a similar design in spinach green jade can be found in the collection of the National Museum of China (see The Studies of the Collection of the National Museum of China: Jades, Shanghai, 2007, p. 338-339). The present vase is noteworthy in the quality of its jade and its impressive size (compare to another one sold at Christie's London, 10 November 2005, lot 402).