Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 46

A Chinese pale celadon jade reticulated bowl late Ming/early Qing dynasty

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £9500

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Description

A Chinese pale celadon jade reticulated bowl late Ming/early Qing dynasty, with an associated cover, the sides pierced with scrolling peony flowers and foliage, raised on a low separate foot, the cover surmounted with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, 14.5cm across. (3) Provenance: Sir Ernest Joseph Cassel (1852-1921). Lady Delamere. A private UK collection. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, no.42 for a related example.