Sep Fine Art & Collectibles Sale
Lot 133:
Description
Long:14cm(5.51in), Width:13cm(5.12in), Height:11.5cm(4.53in), Weight:988g (2.178lb)Ancient jade cosmetic casket with relief chi-dragon patterns and bear-shaped supports. Carved from bluish-white jade covered with natural soil patina. This lidded cylindrical vessel features a loop handle on the cover, beasts and birds decorating the lid, prominent coiled chi-dragons in high relief on the body, beast-head handles, and three squatting bear feet. As an aristocratic storage vessel, it symbolizes stability, fortune and protection against misfortune
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