LARGE ARCHAIC COVERED VASE OF NEPHRITE JADE
PALE, FANGHU
China, 20th century
Majestic, vertical and monolithic, it stands on a rocky base. It rests on a short foot with bevelled edges. The belly, of quadrangular section, also with bevelled edges. The neck, curved, is provided with two handles with windings. A campaniform lid topped by a stepped fritel crowns the whole. Branches of magnolias emanating from the rocks spread out from the vase. A highly decorative vase offered for sale with a wooden base that facilitates its display (natural veins and inclusions).
H (base included): 33 cm - H (without base): 28 cm - W: 11 cm - D: 6 cm
Approximate weight (excluding base): 1500 grams
Note: Note the attention to detail of the sensitive lapidary,
in particular, in the skilful use of stone and iconography in order to
to integrate the veins into the composition. It should also be noted that the vase is
worked on all sides, with flowers and rocks arranged around the perimeter.
and in the back.

A LARGE AND HIGHLY DECORATIVE JADE ARCHAISTIC VESSEL,
FANGHU
China, 20th century