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18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The plain, flattened, baluster body is well carved in high-relief with a scaly dragon climbing up one side, as a chilong clambers towards cloud scrolls from rocks at the foot. The handles are formed as angular scrolls and the cover has a rope-twist finial.
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high, hongmu stand
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The plain, flattened, baluster body is well carved in high-relief with a scaly dragon climbing up one side, as a chilong clambers towards cloud scrolls from rocks at the foot. The handles are formed as angular scrolls and the cover has a rope-twist finial.
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high, hongmu stand
Provenance
Christie's New York, 22 March 2007, lot 90.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note that the use of the symbol ~ for this particular lot is in reference only to the accompanying wood stand for the lot. Please contact the sale coordinator if you have any questions.