A RARE CELADON JADE RITUAL BELL QIANLONG INCISED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The spreading, domed body of the bell is carved with a concentric band of vajra set between a beaded border below a band of florets and vajra. The shoulder is carved in relief with eight petal lappets, each enclosing a lhansa character. The handle is modeled with a half vajra finial surmounting the face of Buddha below. The semi-translucent stone is of a pale celadon tone. The reign mark is carved in a line above the shoulder. 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high
A RARE CELADON JADE RITUAL BELL QIANLONG INCISED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The spreading, domed body of the bell is carved with a concentric band of vajra set between a beaded border below a band of florets and vajra. The shoulder is carved in relief with eight petal lappets, each enclosing a lhansa character. The handle is modeled with a half vajra finial surmounting the face of Buddha below. The semi-translucent stone is of a pale celadon tone. The reign mark is carved in a line above the shoulder. 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high
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