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A PALE CELADON JADE TEAPOT AND COVER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The thick-walled sides are carved with writhing dragons amidst cloud scrolls.
The ‘C’-shaped handle and curved spout are each carved with a monster head
and the slightly domed cover has a bud-shaped fnial. The stone is of a pale
green tone with some altered areas.
5¿ in. (13 cm.) high
£8,000-12,000 $12,000-17,000
€9,200-14,000
明 青白玉雲龍紋壺
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