Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 146

A SMALL CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE MOGHUL-STYLE VASE AND COVER 18TH/19TH CENTURY With a bulbous...

Estimate £4,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £4600

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Description

A SMALL CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE MOGHUL-STYLE VASE AND COVER 18TH/19TH CENTURY With a bulbous body carved in low relief with stylised petals beneath lappets, all supported on a flowerhead-shaped foot, the cover with a flower finial inset with a large ruby, 9cm. (2) Provenance: formerly the collection of Hon. Evelina Rothschild and the Behrens family. Cf. National Palace Museum, Exquisite Beauty- Islamic Jades. p.188, no.236 for a similar vase.