ARCHAIC TABLEWARE MADE OF CELADON JADE AND RUST AS WELL AS CHICKEN BONE, RHYTON
China, Ming Dynasty
Stone with two aspects: celadon veined with rust and chicken bone. Tubular, it stands on three short feet. It is decorated by engraving and sculpture ranging from the bottom to the highest relief with coiled scrolls and chi dragons (natural veins and inclusions in the stone).
H: 11.6 cm - W: 7.3 cm - D: 5 cm
Approximate weight: 301 grams
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In Museums:
> British Museum, inventory number 1937,0416.27.
At auction:
> Sotheby's London, 14/05/2014, lot 10 ;
> Sotheby's London, 05/11/2008, lot 27.

A PARCEL CELADON AND RUSSET AND PARCEL CHICKEN BONE JADE "CHI DRAGONS" RHYTON
China, Ming Dynasty