California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6067 
A WHITE JADE CARVED 'CHILONG' VESSEL    清乾隆 白玉仿古紋雕螭龍瓶


  • Dimension: Height: 8 7/16 in (21.4 cm) Width: 4 7/8 in (12.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $12000
  • Estimate To: $18000

Of rectangular section, the vase is supported on rectangular foot, the sides of the body tapering slightly to the foot, carved in low-relief with band of archaistic confronting dragons reserved against incised leiwen ground. The side carved in high relief with two highly detailed writhing chilong. The stone is of white tone with russet veins and inclusions. Qing Dynasty Qianlong period.