An impressive jade vessel 'Dui'
Lot-No. 232
China. Carved green brownish jade. Exceptional large and spheric vessel with cover in characteristic shape. The cover and the lower part each with 2 ring-handles and 3 plastical pommels in the shape of mythical beasts. At the wall a relief with spiral decoration and a central radial reserve with Chilong dragons. At the cover 6 additional sections in fretwork. H. 19,5 cm.
An impressive jade vessel 'Dui'
An impressive jade vessel 'Dui'
Lot-No. 232
China. Carved green brownish jade. Exceptional large and spheric vessel with cover in characteristic shape. The cover and the lower part each with 2 ring-handles and 3 plastical pommels in the shape of mythical beasts. At the wall a relief with spiral decoration and a central radial reserve with Chilong dragons. At the cover 6 additional sections in fretwork. H. 19,5 cm.
