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A Mughal-style Celadon Jade Vase | Qing Dynasty, 18th Century [two Items] — Qing Dynasty, 18th Century [two Items]

A Mughal-style Celadon Jade Vase | Qing Dynasty, 18th Century [two Items]

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century [two Items]

This exquisite pair of Mughal-style celadon jade vases from the Qing Dynasty, 18th century, exemplifies the finest traditions of Chinese lapidary artistry, each crafted in an elegant pear shape from pale olive-green stone. The surfaces are masterfully carved with eight peony flowerheads emerging from sinuously scrolling leafy branches, reflecting the Mughal aesthetic influence that was highly prized during the imperial court. Each vase is presented on a fitted wood stand, enhancing the refined beauty of the translucent celadon jade and the intricate botanical relief work.

Medium
Of pear shape, carved with eight peony flowerheads born on a leafy scrolling branch, the stone of pale olive-green tone, wood stand.
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Works of Art from the Morpurgo Collection

October 31, 2018

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 37

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A Mughal-style Celadon Jade Vase | Qing Dynasty, 18th Century [two Items], Qing Dynasty, 18th Century [two Items]

This exquisite pair of Mughal-style celadon jade vases from the Qing Dynasty, 18th century, exemplifies the finest traditions of Chinese lapidary artistry, each crafted in an elegant pear shape from pale olive-green stone. The surfaces are masterfully carved with eight peony flowerheads emerging from sinuously scrolling leafy branches, reflecting the Mughal aesthetic influence that was highly prized during the imperial court. Each vase is presented on a fitted wood stand, enhancing the refined beauty of the translucent celadon jade and the intricate botanical relief work.

Medium
Of pear shape, carved with eight peony flowerheads born on a leafy scrolling branch, the stone of pale olive-green tone, wood stand.
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Asian Antiques, Mughal Style, Relief Carving, Floral Motif, Pale Olive Green, Chinese Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, Pear Shape, Celadon Jade, 18th Century