A celadon jade 'finger citron' vase
Qing dynasty, 19th century
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Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
the long slender 'fingers' of the fruit with coiled ends forming the sides and rim of the deep vessel, supported on a gnarled branch forming the pierced foot, bearing two further fruits and foliage extending in high relief over the sides, the pale greenish stone with paler cloudy inclusions, wood stand, box
(2)
19 cm high
Condition Report
A repair to the coiled tips of two fingers. The lower part of the vase re-attached around the base of the finger citron. Small minor frit to a leaf tip on one side.
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