Asian Art II - 21st May 2025
Lot 799
A SMALL CHINESE SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'CHILONG' BOX AND COVER
Estimate £800 - £1,200
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Description
A SMALL CHINESE SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'CHILONG' BOX AND COVER
FOUR-CHARACTER QIANLONG YUZHI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1736-95
4cm. (2)
Of short cylindrical form, the cover carved in relief with a coiled dragon, its bifurcated tail curling around and holding a sprig of lingzhi in its mouth, the stone of mottled tone with scattered dark inclusions.