LOT 141 A Chinese pale celadon jade beaker vase, Gu, 17th century, of six-sided compressed archaic form, finely carved with nine dragons amid meandering clouds, the pale celadon stone of even tone, with light brown inclusion to raised mid-section, 24.5cm high, on later wood stand Provenance: Christie's Swire 1st April '92 Lot 1211 The T.b. Walker Foundation, Minneapolis Notes: Whilst the number nine is auspicious in Chinese folk beliefs, the depiction here probably refers to the nine sons of the Drago
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A Chinese pale celadon jade beaker vase, Gu, 17th century, of six-sided compressed archaic form, finely carved with nine dragons amid meandering clouds, the pale celadon stone of even tone, with light brown inclusion to raised mid-section, 24.5cm high
, on later wood stand Provenance: Christie's Swire 1st April '92 Lot 1211 The T.b. Walker Foundation, Minneapolis Notes: Whilst the number nine is auspicious in Chinese folk beliefs, the depiction here probably refers to the nine sons of the Dragon King, who was an important figure in Chinese mythology, and regarded as the dispenser of rain.BP* - Buyers Premium includes VAT at 20%. (ARR) - indicates an additional
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