Null A CHINESE BLACK AND WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' VASE AND COVER
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A CHINESE BLACK AND WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' VASE AND COVER late Qing Dynasty/ Republic Period, t he cover with two chilong dragons, lingzhi fungus and precious objects, the archaistic pouring vessel emanating from the back of a winged dragon with two clambering chilong, raised on a wood stand and with a fitted box. 15cm high (excl. wooden stand) Bonhams, London, Asian Art, 1 November 2021, lot 467 There appear to be a couple of small losses to the cover. In otherwise generally good condition.

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A CHINESE BLACK AND WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' VASE AND COVER late Qing Dynasty/ Republic Period, t he cover with two chilong dragons, lingzhi fungus and precious objects, the archaistic pouring vessel emanating from the back of a winged dragon with two clambering chilong, raised on a wood stand and with a fitted box. 15cm high (excl. wooden stand) Bonhams, London, Asian Art, 1 November 2021, lot 467 There appear to be a couple of small losses to the cover. In otherwise generally good condition.

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