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Junkunc: Chinese Jade Carvings
New York |22 Sep 2020 | 09:30 AM EDT

Lot 210

A PALE CELADON JADE 'PR UNUS' VASE, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 USD

A PALE CELADON JADE 'PRUNUS' VASE
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
清十八世紀 青白玉雕梅樹樁形花插

naturalistically carved as a knotted tree trunk with a prunus tree issuing from the base, the branches bearing flowers and buds
surrounding the exterior in high relief, the stone of pale green color with russet inclusions

Height 5½ in., 14 cm

Provenance
Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978).

來源
史蒂芬•瓊肯三世（1978年逝）收藏

Catalogue Note
The blossoms of the plum tree (prunus) are symbolic of perseverance and purity. Plum blossoms flourish through the cold winter
months and announce the coming of spring through their vitality. They are often associated with literati taste to signify the
loftiness and persistence of the cultivated man. The five petals are also emblematic of the Five Blessings: old age, wealth, health,
love of virtue, and a peaceful death.

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