A jade rhyton vessel. Qing dynasty

A jade rhyton vessel. Qing dynasty Carved in low relief with four bands of scrolls and volutes, the elegantly curved, archaic vessel emerges from the jaws of a monster, its birfucated tail decoratively curled upwards. The handle is formed by a muscular dragon clambering up the side of the vessel, its head resting on the lip rim. Celadon green jade with rust-brown inclusions. Damaged. Height 15.2 cm

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Deocrative Arts

Plats

Köln

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H 15,2 cm