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A CARVED JADE BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON
A MUGHAL-STYLE COVERED VASE 20th century
Contemporary The numerous lithe tendrils of the fruit blooming from an undercut
Of tall and attenuated square section surmounted by the fitted lid frond of gnarled leafy branches and wave-like rocks forming a
centered by a ridged lotus-flower shaped finial, the exterior surfaces base; the stone of yellowish green hue streaked in veins of crimson
of lid and body covered in a densely-composed reticulated ground of inclusions.
blooming lotus vines undercut to seemingly float above the surfaces, 6in (15.2cm) height exclusive of stand
the four corners further supporting at the shoulders additional floral
tendrils suspending separately carved ring handles; the stone of US$2,500 - 4,000
uniform greenish celadon hue.
8 1/4in (21cm) high
US$8,000 - 12,000
Provenance
The Jade Collector, Beverly Hills, purchased August 15, 2003
