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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
                                3024
                                A CELADON JADE ‘MYTHICAL BEASTS’ WATER POT AND COVER
                                QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
                                The water pot of square shape is carved with canted sides, and set on top of swirling and
                                crashing waves forming the base with three mythical creatures emerging from it; including
                                a chilong depicted crawling towards the mouth rim. The cover is set with a flaming pearl-
                                form finial.
                                4 ƒ in. (11.5 cm.) wide
                                HK$300,000-500,000                              US$39,000-64,000

                                PROVENANCE
                                Acquired in Salisbury in 2012

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