$501,000
Large Jade Vase, China, of flattened hu form, the waisted neck flanked by twin dragon lugs and pendant rings, reserve carved in low relief of birds in flight above a lotus pond to either side, pedestal foot, dome cover surmounted by an oviform knop, the stone of semi-translucent pale celadon color, wood stand, ht. 11 in. Natural fissure to the jade, minor loss to the foot rim, minor abrasion to the details of the carving (leaf tip on one side)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-06-26