A Russet and Pale Celadon Jade 'Chilong' Rhyton Cup

A Russet and Pale Celadon Jade 'Chilong' Rhyton Cup

17TH CENTURY

明末清初 褐斑青白玉螭龍紋觥
the even colored pale celadon stone having russet patches, of deep hollowed U-shape, carved in relief around the exterior showing five clambering chilong with one larger dragon forming the upper part of the handle, the base carved in high relief with a monster mask, the horns of the monster forming the base and the lower part of the handle, raised on a fitted hardwood stand.
Height 5 3/4 in., 14.6 cm. Chinese Decorative Arts
Overall fine and complete condition, no visible chips or restoration. A few natural fissures in the stone. The chilong figure which is forming the upper part of the handle has a shallow crack to its body. The wood stand in good condition.
Accompanied with an appraisal by The Hartman Galleries, Inc., New York, January 25, 1971