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A pale celadon jade 'chilong' brush washer — 清十八世紀 青白玉螭龍紋蓮式洗

A pale celadon jade 'chilong' brush washer

清十八世紀 青白玉螭龍紋蓮式洗

A pale celadon jade brush washer carved in the form of a chilong (Chinese dragon) from the 18th century Qing dynasty. This functional art piece demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship of imperial jade carving traditions.

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Arts d'Asie

June 16, 2022

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

Lot 12

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A pale celadon jade 'chilong' brush washer, 清十八世紀 青白玉螭龍紋蓮式洗

A pale celadon jade brush washer carved in the form of a chilong (Chinese dragon) from the 18th century Qing dynasty. This functional art piece demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship of imperial jade carving traditions.

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Related themes

Green, Jade, Celadon, Brush Washer, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, Intricate, Animal Motif, Chinese