18th century|The rounded sides finely carved in low relief with a continuous band of archaistic patterns, the slightly-everted rim flanked by a pair of carved mythical-beast handles, each suspending a loose ring, the stone of pale tone with milky-white and orange-russet inclusions. 24cm (9 1/2in) wide.|十八世紀 青白玉帶皮仿古紋獸首銜環耳洗Jade vessels such as the present one, were usually decorated with a variety of auspicious designs and presented as gifts to commemorate marital unions. The shape and decoration occurring on this bowl exemplifies the taste for archaistic forms particularly advocated by the Qianlong emperor, aiming to 'restore the ancient ways'. A pale green jade 'marriage' bowl, 18th century, carved with mythical beast handles but with leafy blossom sprays to the exterior, was sold in these Rooms, 17 May 2012, lot 40.