Asian Art I - 12th November 2014
Lot 6
A fine Chinese pale celadon jade dragon and phoenix vase and cover Qianlong 1736-95
Estimate £30,000 - £50,000 | Hammer £80000
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Description
A fine Chinese pale celadon jade dragon and phoenix vase and cover Qianlong 1736-95, the rectangular body raised on a flaring foot, carved in shallow relief with stylized dragons to the shoulder, with two phoenix to the lower body, two sinuous chilong forming elongated handles, the cover surmounted by a deer carrying a lingzhi spray, and with bats to each side, together with a later reticulated hardwood stand, 27cm. (3)
Provenance: an English private collection. Purchased from Sydney L. Moss Ltd.
Exhibited: International Art Treasures Exhibition, Victoria & Albert Museum, 1962, no.565.