AN ARCHAISTIC GREEN AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG WITH LINGZHI’ BI DISK, MING DYNASTY

AN ARCHAISTIC GREEN AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG WITH LINGZHI’ BI DISK, MING DYNASTY China, 1368-1644. Finely carved in high relief with two prowling chilong, one holding a lingzhi sprout in its mouth, the ferocious beasts well detailed with pricked ears and furcated tails. The translucent jade is of a deep green tone with fine russet hues, icy veins, and cloudy inclusions. Provenance: German private collection, acquired before 1990 in Berlin. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and light nibbling to edges. The jade with natural fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks. Weight: 377.1 g Dimensions: Diameter 10.8 cm Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s London, 4 November 2014, lot 81 Price: GBP 15,000 or approx. EUR 26,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A pale celadon and russet jade ‘Chilong’ disk, bi, Ming dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and manner of carving with similar prowling chilong. Note the closely related size (10.7 cm).