A Finely Carved Celadon Jade Archaistic Rhyton, the Handle Formed by a Phoenix with Scroll Wings in Relief, China, 17th-18th C.

Lot #8009 - A Finely Carved Celadon Jade Archaistic Rhyton, the Handle Formed by a Phoenix with Scroll Wings in Relief, China, 17th-18th C.

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Chinese, Japanese & Asian Decorative Arts
Sale Date:

12 May 2019 ~ 11am (AEST)
Lot #:

8009
Lot Description:

A Finely Carved Celadon Jade Archaistic Rhyton, the Handle Formed by a Phoenix with Scroll Wings in Relief, China, 17th-18th C.
a chilong on the opposite side carved from the foot to the mouth, archaic mythical animal in low relief & scrolling cloud pattern, raised on claw feet, the semi translucent stone with rust markings.
H 9 cm W 10.5 cm
Provenance:

Important private collection
Notes:

Archaistic jade rhytons were inspired by the horn shape from Central Asia, after the Han Dynasty.
Estimate:

A$2,000 - 3,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

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