A LARGE PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE LINGZHI-FORM VESSEL
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The vessel is carved as a large, hollow lingzhi borne on a gnarled, leafy stem bearing smaller fungus heads around the sides, one below the rim on one side concave and others supporting three of the nine bats shown in flight around the sides and rim, one bat with a branch bearing two peaches in its mouth, three holding flower stems. The semi-translucent stone has veins of russet color throughout.
11 ½ in. (29.2 cm.) long
A LARGE PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE LINGZHI-FORM VESSEL
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The vessel is carved as a large, hollow lingzhi borne on a gnarled, leafy stem bearing smaller fungus heads around the sides, one below the rim on one side concave and others supporting three of the nine bats shown in flight around the sides and rim, one bat with a branch bearing two peaches in its mouth, three holding flower stems. The semi-translucent stone has veins of russet color throughout.
11 ½ in. (29.2 cm.) long
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