Ming Dynasty Carved in the form of two cylindrical receptacles, each with a broad band of raised bosses between a band of low-relief chilong pattern and stylised ruyi-heads, all linked together by a heavenly bird with outstretched wings and a circular ring suspended from its beak, standing on a crouching beast emerging between the bases, the tail feathers of each visible on the reverse and linked by a handle decorated with bosses, the lustrous stone of an even pale-green tone with russet inclusions. 7.3cm (2 7/8in) high.
Ming Dynasty Carved in the form of two cylindrical receptacles, each with a broad band of raised bosses between a band of low-relief chilong pattern and stylised ruyi-heads, all linked together by a heavenly bird with outstretched wings and a circular ring suspended from its beak, standing on a crouching beast emerging between the bases, the tail feathers of each visible on the reverse and linked by a handle decorated with bosses, the lustrous stone of an even pale-green tone with russet inclusions. 7.3cm (2 7/8in) high.
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