Description A White and Russet Jade 'Chilong' Water Pot
QIANLONG PERIOD (1735-1796)
清乾隆 白玉雕螭龍小水盂
the creamy stone retaining squat pebble form with sinuous bodies of chilongs bearing russet flecks to the high points of their heads, shoulders, and tails, carved to suggest a clambering chase through a dense cloud encircling a compact pierced circular opening.
Width 2 3/8 in., 6 cm.
Acquired from a Private French Collection
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