California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 17, 2018  March 17, 2018

 Lot # 3153 
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF VASE-FORM INKSTONE    清 白玉雕象鼻瓶形硯台配紫檀蓋


  • Dimension: Length: 5 7/8 in (14.9 cm) Width: 3 5/8 in (9.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2800
  • Estimate To: $3800

In the form of a flattened vase supported on a short spreading foot,rising to a neck flanked by elephant-shaped handles,with a wood cover decorated with a dragon pattern covered from the neck to the body, the neck encircled with auspicious cloud and key-fret band, carved with elephant on the back of the body. the stone of an even pale white tone with traces of russet inclusions. Qing Dynasty period.