18th/19th century jade flower frog
Circular Chinese jade flower frog, c.1900. Hight:1.25 inches(without base), D: 7.5 inches. This is not a jade bowl with a cement or plaster insert for jade flowers.This is a single piece of jade, carved on the bottom with mythical faces of lions or dogs or lion dogs, and the upper part is carved with holes for jade flowers and a trough around.The entire piece is a whitish, lavender light green colored jade, and the upper part is discolored (especially the holes) from the brown color of the ends of jade flowers, the silk turning color and staining the jade.
Condition Report: Good condition overall
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Circular Chinese jade flower frog, c.1900. Hight:1.25 inches(without base), D: 7.5 inches. This is not a jade bowl with a cement or plaster insert for jade flowers.This is a single piece of jade, carved on the bottom with mythical faces of lions or dogs or lion dogs, and the upper part is carved with holes for jade flowers and a trough around.The entire piece is a whitish, lavender light green colored jade, and the upper part is discolored (especially the holes) from the brown color of the ends of jade flowers, the silk turning color and staining the jade.
Condition Report: Good condition overall