Hetian white jade ‘Dragons’ vase, Qing Dynasty

Natural jade of an exceptional white hue. It has a stepped rectangular shape, the body of which is decorated in bas-relief with archaic motifs of dragons and taotie masks. The narrow neck is flanked by zoomorphic handles from which movable rings hang. The edges of the vase feature serrated ridges, a decoration that is repeated on the pyramidal lid. The piece rests on a carved wooden base decorated with scrollwork motifs. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). or later. 

Size: 27 x 8 x 12.5 cm (approx.).

Weight: 1970 g