A jade rhyton vessel. Qing dynasty
A jade rhyton vessel. Qing dynasty
Carved in low relief with four bands of scrolls and volutes, the elegantly curved, archaic vessel emerges from the jaws of a monster, its birfucated tail decoratively curled upwards. The handle is formed by a muscular dragon clambering up the side of the vessel, its head resting on the lip rim. Celadon green jade with rust-brown inclusions. Damaged.
Height 15.2 cm
** Provenance
In private European possession since circa 1900
Remains of an old paper label inscribed: san bai san...; yu yin...; yi jian
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A jade rhyton vessel. Qing dynasty
Carved in low relief with four bands of scrolls and volutes, the elegantly curved, archaic vessel emerges from the jaws of a monster, its birfucated tail decoratively curled upwards. The handle is formed by a muscular dragon clambering up the side of the vessel, its head resting on the lip rim. Celadon green jade with rust-brown inclusions. Damaged.
Height 15.2 cm
** Provenance
In private European possession since circa 1900
Remains of an old paper label inscribed: san bai san...; yu yin...; yi jian
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