A spinach-green jade 'chilong' baluster vase and cover
Qing dynasty, 19th/early 20th century
Of flattened form, the waisted neck set with a pair of beast-mask handles each suspending a loose ring, three chilong carved in openwork and high relief clambering up the smooth sides of the vessel in pursuit of flaming pearls, the domed cover with a fourth chilong weaving through the keyfret knop, the stone a hunter-green tone with darker flecks.
4in (10.1cm) high
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Provenance:
Acquired from a Hong Kong private collection, circa 1952

PLEASE NOTE: This report describes, but may not be limited to, major condition issues for the lot.
Wood stand. The vase and cover are in overall good condition, aside from a polished chip to one loose ring.