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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE CALIFORNIA FAMILY COLLECTION
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A WELL-CARVED WHITE JADE MARRIAGE BOWL
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The compressed body is raised on four ruyi-head supports and carved in low relief on two sides
with a shou character supported by a highly stylized bat above ruyi-shaped clouds, the tips of
the extended wings linked to linear scrolls that continue around the sides. Above each shou
character is another bat on the outward-curved neck which is fanked by the handles fnely
carved as winged, horned dragon suspending a loose ring. The wings of the dragon extend
back onto the top of the fat rim above a scroll that continues under the rim. The fat underside
is carved with a roundel of a bat grasping a branch bearing two peaches as it fies amidst clouds.
The well-polished, white stone has an area of pale russet brown color and opaque markings in
the bottom and a few small areas of added russet color.
10º in. (26 cm.) wide across handles, zitan stand
$150,000-250,000

PROVENANCE
Acquired in the early 20th century, and thence by descent within the family.
清乾隆 白玉雕五福捧壽紋龍耳活環洗

48 FINE CHINESE JADE CARVINGS from Private Collections