Smith & Singer
124

A celadon jade 'finger citron' vase
Qing dynasty, 19th century

(2)

Estimate $6,000 – $8,000

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Alternate Views

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

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Catalogue Notes

Compare with a vase of similar form, dated to the 18th century sold Sotheby's, New York, 17 September 2013, lot 125

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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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0789  |  29 Jul 2014  |  Melbourne
6 PM


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