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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 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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