A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'TAPIR' VESSEL
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'TAPIR' VESSEL, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC
China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved from celadon jade with heavy russet tones and mottled black inclusions. Depicting a tapir standing on four feet and with a cylindrical aperture on the back functioning as a vessel.
Condition: Minor chips to edges such as to one ear and nose.
Provenance: Collection Jacques Bigay. With a certificate of authenticity by Adjug'Art.
Weight: 1036 g.
Dimensions: Length 16 cm
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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'TAPIR' VESSEL, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC
China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved from celadon jade with heavy russet tones and mottled black inclusions. Depicting a tapir standing on four feet and with a cylindrical aperture on the back functioning as a vessel.
Condition: Minor chips to edges such as to one ear and nose.
Provenance: Collection Jacques Bigay. With a certificate of authenticity by Adjug'Art.
Weight: 1036 g.
Dimensions: Length 16 cm