WINE VESSEL WITH DRAGON DECOR.

18th century style, China. Nephrite: uniform medium greenish-yellow. A variation on a Song theme, this heavy “U”-shaped ewer or rhyton has three high relief chilong (immature dragons) climbing up and over the shaped mouth of this elegant shape; one, who has achieved the summit, serves also as handle. The vessel is otherwise undecorated, without any archaic bronze-style bands of design as are found on similar works from the Kangxi and Qianlong eras. (SHK 5/19/87, #337-38; Palm, p. 76, #69; Watt Seattle, p. 124. #107; Hai, p. 160, #160). The distinct small foot rim, drooping lip and softly curving top are typical of mid-Qing versions of this useful and decorative form, as are the soft dragon forms which cling closely to the surface (Hai, p. 157, #157. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco example). The material is slightly mottled and exhibits a high polish. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 7.13″ x 6.25″ x 4″. (18.1 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Stone with small fissures. Very good. 47671-82 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3139

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3139	$0.00	WINE VESSEL WITH DRAGON DECOR. 18th century style, China. Nephrite: uniform medium greenish-yellow. A variation on a Song theme, this heavy “U”-shaped ewer or rhyton has three high relief chilong (immature dragons) climbing up and over the shaped mouth of this elegant shape; one, who has achieved the summit, serves also as handle. The vessel is otherwise undecorated, without any archaic bronze-style bands of design as are found on similar works from the Kangxi and Qianlong eras. (SHK 5/19/87, #337-38; Palm, p. 76, #69; Watt Seattle, p. 124. #107; Hai, p. 160, #160). The distinct small foot rim, drooping lip and softly curving top are typical of mid-Qing versions of this useful and decorative form, as are the soft dragon forms which cling closely to the surface (Hai, p. 157, #157. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco example). The material is slightly mottled and exhibits a high polish. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 7.13″ x 6.25″ x 4″. (18.1 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Stone with small fissures. Very good. 47671-82 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3139 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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WINE VESSEL WITH DRAGON DECOR.