A FINELY CARVED YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER
QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
A FINELY CARVED YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820) The vase of rectangular cross-section is finely carved in high relief with eight chi dragons clambering around the exterior in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl'. The vase is supported on a base with whirling waves breaking against jagged rocks and ruyi clouds, carved in openwork. The matching rectangular cover with tapering sides is surmounted by a ninth chi dragon. The stone is of a pale yellow tone with areas of caramel brown inclusions. 7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
A FINELY CARVED YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER
QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
A FINELY CARVED YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820) The vase of rectangular cross-section is finely carved in high relief with eight chi dragons clambering around the exterior in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl'. The vase is supported on a base with whirling waves breaking against jagged rocks and ruyi clouds, carved in openwork. The matching rectangular cover with tapering sides is surmounted by a ninth chi dragon. The stone is of a pale yellow tone with areas of caramel brown inclusions. 7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
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