California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 07, 2014  Sept 07, 2014

 Lot # 3167 
AN ARCHAIC JADE CARVED WATER POT    十七世紀 白玉雕雲龍紋洗


  • Dimension: H: 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm) W: 3 1/2 (8.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The exterior of the water pot is carved in shallow relief with a mythical dragon, detailed with finely incised scales and the flame-like tail, all reserved on a delicately carved dense network of scrolling clouds. The body is of mostly white tone, with varying tone of russet and areas of darker inclusions along the rim and base. 17th Century.


此洗包漿古潤,雕工精細,上飾一遊龍於祥雲間,非常罕見,為博物館級藏品