A LARGE CELADON JADE ‘DRAGON’ VASE AND COVER
A LARGE CELADON JADE ‘DRAGON’ VASE AND COVER
China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912- 1949). Each side depicting a dragon in pursuit of the magical pearl surrounded by scrolling vines, Buddhist symbols, and peaches. The top with a fitted cover decorated with an open-work carving of a dragon. The handles carved as beast masks suspending foliate rings. The stone on one side in an even celadon tone, the other side in mottled celadon with russet veins.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. A few miniscule dents and nicks, especially to the rim. The stone with natural inclusions.
Provenance: Private collection, USA.
Weight: 2315 g
Dimensions: Height 28.5 cm
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