Mar 22, 2010 10:00 EST
Asian Works of Art
281
Chinese Celadon Jade Chimera-Form Water Dropper
18th Century
Modeled after an archaic bronze form, the beast with finely incised feather and scrolling motifs carved with an 'ear cup' in its mouth, the back with a hinged cover with a coiled dragon finial sealing the aperture, the belly incised with archaic style character inscription, the light green stone with areas of brown mottling. Length 5 inches.
Provenance:
A New York Collector
Thence by descent in the family to the present owner
Sold for $50,000
Estimated at $8,000 - $12,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Chinese Celadon Jade Chimera-Form Water Dropper
18th Century
Modeled after an archaic bronze form, the beast with finely incised feather and scrolling motifs carved with an 'ear cup' in its mouth, the back with a hinged cover with a coiled dragon finial sealing the aperture, the belly incised with archaic style character inscription, the light green stone with areas of brown mottling. Length 5 inches.
Provenance:
A New York Collector
Thence by descent in the family to the present owner
Very good condition. Item has four character inscriptions on the belly.
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Auction: Asian Works of Art, Mar 22, 2010
