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A JADEITE ‘CHILONG’ TWIN-HANDLED VASE AND COVER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The front of the vase is carved in high relief with two chilong dragons chasing
a faming pearl amidst scrolling clouds. The reverse is carved with further
clouds. The neck has a pair of handles carved as mythical beasts, each with
loose rings. The cover has a round fnial carved in the shape of a foral bud. The
stone is of a pale green tone with areas of dark greenish-brown and apple-
green.
7¬ in. (19.5 cm.) high overall
£15,000-20,000 $20,000-26,000
€17,000-22,000
清十八/十九世紀 翠玉螭龍戲珠紋雙活環耳蓋瓶
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