A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE 'CHILONG' JAR AND COVER the flattened oval body rising from a short spreading foot to a short neck with everted rim, set to either side with a pair of kneeling figural supports and a pair of notched handles, carved to either side with an oval panel enclosing entwined 'chilong' reserved on a 'liewen' ground, the flat cover surmounted by a dragon finial, the stone of olive-green tone 19cm wide Provenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.