A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC RHYTON, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC RHYTON
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The lower body carved in relief around the sides with a sweeping, abstract design of a finely detailed, winged dragon, its head forming the base, all below a narrow rope-twist border separating it from a field of small detached scrolls on the upper body, with a narrow key-fret band encircling the shaped rim, the handle formed by a bearded dragon with single horn and long mane crawling up one narrow side to the rim, the semi-translucent stone of even color
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high, hongmu stand

Special Notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Pre-Lot Text
THE FLORENCE AND HERBERT IRVING COLLECTION