A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON-TURTLE' HINGED BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON-TURTLE' HINGED BOX AND COVER MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The hollowed box is carved in the form of a part dragon-part turtle mythical beast with a fierce expression, horns and shell. The hinge is carved in high relief on its shell with the cover in the form of a book. The facial details and claw feet are all finely detailed. The stone is of a mottled celadon and russet tone with cloudy white flecks, inclusions and fissures. 4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON-TURTLE' HINGED BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON-TURTLE' HINGED BOX AND COVER MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The hollowed box is carved in the form of a part dragon-part turtle mythical beast with a fierce expression, horns and shell. The hinge is carved in high relief on its shell with the cover in the form of a book. The facial details and claw feet are all finely detailed. The stone is of a mottled celadon and russet tone with cloudy white flecks, inclusions and fissures. 4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
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