Lot
Number
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J000008 |
| Lot
Title |
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Jade Carving of a Sword Fitting with a Chilong |
| Date
of Origin |
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Qing Dynasty |
| Country
of Origin |
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China |
| Material
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Jade |
| Measurements |
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Height 1 15/16 in. (4.92 cm); Width 1 3/4 in. (4.44 cm) |
| Lot
Quantity |
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1 |
| Estimate |
: |
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| Description:
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Description (guaranteed):
On one side roughly carved with a chilong, the reverse with a taotie mask in low relief, drilled with a large hole and a smaller hole at the base, the chilong with one hole piercing through and two smaller holes partially drilled on one side, the stone of yellowish-green shading to tan with some russet veining.
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| Condition
and Additional Specification: |
Condition: nicks to edges and back of chilong
Notes: The Qing dynasty dates from 1644 to 1911.
The taotie is the name of a motif used in the Bronze Age that reappears throughout the history of Chinese art as either two confronted beasts in profile or as a full face view of an animal mask.
Designation: Property from the Alsdorf Collection |
