California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 7, 2018  July 7, 2018

 Lot # 5089 
A SMALL JADE CARVED 'BUTTERFLY' VASE-FORM BOX    清 白玉雕蝶戀花瓶式小盒


  • Dimension: Height: 3 7/8 in (9.8 cm) Width: 2 3/4 in (7.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $5800

Of flattened ovoid form, the body finely carved in shallow relief with a butterfly flying towards flowers skillfully carved out of russet stone skin, the cover carved with a mythical beast in high relief on top as finial. Qing Dynasty period.