A European private collection of jade and hardstone vessels (lots 349-362)






A small jadeite carved vase and cover


Qing DynastyThe pear-shaped vase carved in openwork with blossoming peony branches, the three-colour stone used to cleverly pick out the design, wood stand; together with a jadeite lotus-pod form libation cup, Qing Dynasty. The vase 10cm (4in) high (3).
|ProvenanceA German private collection, acquired in the 1950s and 60s, and thence by descent.