California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 January 09, 2016  January 09, 2016

 Lot # 8167 
A JADEITE CARVED 'CHILONG' WATERPOT    清 翠玉雕螭龍水丞


  • Dimension: Height without stand: 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm) Length: 3 5/8 in (9.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $100
  • Estimate To: $200

Of compressed globular form, the waterpot is finely carved with two writhing chilong on both sides of the exterior in high relief, the body rising to a circular opening. The stone is of translucent greenish white tone with some russet markings along the rim. Qing Dynasty period.