A LARGE WELL-CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'DRAGON' WASHER, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
A LARGE WELL-CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'DRAGON' WASHER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The washer of oval section rises from a flat base to an inverted rim. The exterior is carved in high relief with five dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst dense clouds above rocks and crashing waves rising from the whorl-carved base. The semi-translucent stone is of mottled spinach-green tone with some black inclusions.
10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm.) wide
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A LARGE WELL-CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'DRAGON' WASHER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The washer of oval section rises from a flat base to an inverted rim. The exterior is carved in high relief with five dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst dense clouds above rocks and crashing waves rising from the whorl-carved base. The semi-translucent stone is of mottled spinach-green tone with some black inclusions.
10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm.) wide
Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTOR