A CHINESE JADE 'DRAGON' BRUSH AND COVER

明萬曆 螭龍紋玉筆帶蓋
The cylindrical brush handle and cap finely carved in relief with sinuous chilong, both ends carved key-fret pattern band, the stone is of celadon tone with russet markings. Ming Dynasty Wanli period.

Length: 9 3/8 in (23.7 cm)

Provenance: From the collection of The Little Meditation Retreat, New York
Compare with a carved jade brush handle, Lot 167, sold in Bonham���s New York, March 2023 for U
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