Asian Art I - 16th November 2011

Lot 673

A Chinese spinach-green jade vase 18th century

Estimate £8,000 - £12,000

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Description

A Chinese spinach-green jade vase 18th century, formed as a hollow bamboo section and an open lingzhi fungus with a phoenix standing around the base, the reverse with bamboo leaves and further fungi, raised on a elaborate carved, hardwood stand, 14cm. (2) Cf. Jadeware (III) The Complete Collection of Treasure from the Palace Museum, no.51, p.63 for a related vessel.