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3. Large Jade Vessel in GUANG Form, 20th C. China 20th c. Jade (jadeite), light green and partly with white veining Height: 26 cm; width: 30 cm |
Jade (jadeite), light green and partly with white veining China, 20th century Impressive relief carving Decorated in relief with taotie masks and gui dragons Elaborate dragon handles on opposite sides, one with a suspended ring handle The curved, slanted cover decorated with a stylized dragon and further Shang bronze motifs On openwork boxwood pedestal Height: 26 cm; width: 30 cm Excellent condition Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland; offered in 1989 at Sotheby’s Hong Kong – see scan of catalogue entry at the pictures of the lot. This large jade vessel with cover is reminiscent of an archaic bronze GUANG. The love for archaic artworks lasted from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, encouraged by literati who took inspiration from classicism, but also by rich merchants who wished to establish an understanding for the old culture. Condition: The jade GUANG is in excellent condition and shows only slight, age-related signs of use. Despite the thickness of its walls, it is of translucent quality. The vessel is 30 cm high including the pedestal; 30 cm wide and 11 cm deep. The vessel alone is 26 cm high and 30 cm wide. Itemcode: 732-91 Detail: close-up view #1 Detail: close-up view #2 |