A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ‘ CHILONG ’ SCROLL WEIGHT MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The pebble-form weight is carved in relief to the upper surface with a chilong emerging from swirling clouds that also form the base. The stone is of a mottled russet and grey tone. 4 in. (10 cm.) wide, box Provenance Dr. Aschwin de Lippe, the former Curator of Chinese and Indian art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York, acquired in London, 1969
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ‘ CHILONG ’ SCROLL WEIGHT MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The pebble-form weight is carved in relief to the upper surface with a chilong emerging from swirling clouds that also form the base. The stone is of a mottled russet and grey tone. 4 in. (10 cm.) wide, box Provenance Dr. Aschwin de Lippe, the former Curator of Chinese and Indian art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York, acquired in London, 1969
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