California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 15, 2017  December 15, 2017

 Lot # 5144 
A WHITE JADE 'CHILONG' OPENWORK HARDWOOD BOX    清 白玉螭龍雕鏤空木盒


  • Dimension: Length: 5 7/8 in (14.9 cm) Width: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2800

The box finely reticulated and carved to depict nine writhing chilong with snake-like body forming a shaped design, all embellished on the box cover. Qing Dynasty period.