A PALE CELADON JADE EWER AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
A PALE CELADON JADE EWER AND COVER MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY Each side of the ewer is decorated with three panels enclosing stylised shou characters and lingzhi sprays, above a band of archaistic dragon scroll. There is a small chilong beside the spout, and the handle is formed by a further dragon. The cover is carved with a band of lotus flowers, surmounted by a gilt-metal finial. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with russet and paler inclusions. 9 1/8 in. (23.3 cm.) high
A PALE CELADON JADE EWER AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
A PALE CELADON JADE EWER AND COVER MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY Each side of the ewer is decorated with three panels enclosing stylised shou characters and lingzhi sprays, above a band of archaistic dragon scroll. There is a small chilong beside the spout, and the handle is formed by a further dragon. The cover is carved with a band of lotus flowers, surmounted by a gilt-metal finial. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with russet and paler inclusions. 9 1/8 in. (23.3 cm.) high
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