A JADEITE VASE & COVER, QING China, 1860-1930. The mineral with beautiful streaks of emerald green. Carved in minimal relief with peonies, leaves and vines. The handles on the shoulders carved in openwork as stylized lingzhi. Key-fret borders. Wooden base. (2) Condition: Natural flaws and veins to the mineral. One small break to lid repaired almost to invisibility. The knob possibly smoothened. Good patina and some wear. Provenance: Previously in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, New York. Deaccessioned and sold via Christies, New York, September 30th, 2010, lot 381. Weight: 380.6 g. Dimensions: Height 15.5 cm without base and 16.5 cm with base.