California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 115 
A WHITE JADE CARVED CHI-LONG VASE WITH COVER    清 白玉雕螭龍雙耳瓶


  • Dimension: H: 8 3/4 in (22.3 cm) W: 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $10000
  • Estimate To: $15000

Of flattened pear form rising from an oval ring foot, the body finely carved with five chi-long climbing on the sides, shoulder, and neck areas, all looking at a single cloud at center of body, the cover surmounted by a phoenix with head turned. The stone of grayish-white and slight translucency, with some natural russet, inclusions, and fissures. Qing Dynasty period