Asian Art

April 0106, 2023
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LOT 112

Lot 112

A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century

A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
Lot 112 Details
A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century

明 十七世纪 青白玉雕盘螭龙花觚

Carved in the form an archaic bronze 'gu' drinking vessel, with foliate ends extending as eight ridges along the body, carved with four sprawling chilong dragons on the mid-section, neck and foot, the stone of even celadon tone interspersed with faint white mottling
height 9.5 in — 24.1 cm

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $16,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
  • A Celadon Jade 'Gu' Vase, 17th Century
Provenance:

Important Toronto Estate Collection
多伦多重要遗产珍藏

Note:

Compare with a similar example from the Ancient Chinese Jade Gallery at the Shanghai Museum
非常类似一例请参考上海博物馆馆藏

Gu (Wine Vessel) with Three Chi-Dragons Design, Shanghai Museum
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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