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A SPINACH JADE ARCHAISTIC VESSEL AND COVER
Of rectangular section with protruding rounded corners, the exterior The distinctive shape of the present lot is based on the shape of an
carved with a wide band of overlapping serpents arranged in a archaic bronze vessel called a tulu, used to hold different pigments
wave pattern, above a band of stylized shou characters flanked in the tubular compartments at each corner subdivided by wooden
by kuifeng, the rim carved with opposing mythical beast-head splats, while the central compartment held a saucer and water for
handles suspending loose rings, the conforming cover with raised mixing the colors.
chilong medallions at each corner, surrounding the reticulated
central dragon finial, the dark green stone with pale green and white
inclusions，wood stand.
7 5/8in (19.3cm) high
$8,000 - 12,000

碧玉雕仿古青銅彝器式蓋爐

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