The Chinese creme-white nephrite jade carved unto a tapered baluster shaped urn, characterized with the wide spreading rim with everted ends, and two arched loop handles emerged on the rim, supported the tall waisted neck beneath the domed pyramidal top and flower bud finial. The neck suspending two chilong dragon ears, while the body flanked with two curved dragons, each suspending the free rings. The central body exterior decorated with stylized Longevity Shou simulated a Buddhist parasol interspersed with lotus blooms and foliate, and the tropical leaves pattern carved on the neck. The Jade shows creme-white color, with splash of russet-brown natural inclusions.

Dimension: 127mm H x 107.95mm W
Weight: 267.4g

PROVENANCE:
Property of Mr. William A Russell of Westminster, Kingston Estate, Oxford, UK. Acquired in 1875, by T. Mallam & Sons

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.

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