China, 1368-1644. Finely carved in high relief with two prowling chilong, one holding a lingzhi sprout in its mouth, the ferocious beasts well detailed with pricked ears and furcated tails. The translucent jade is of a deep green tone with fine russet hues, icy veins, and cloudy inclusions.
Provenance: German private collection, acquired before 1990 in Berlin.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and light nibbling to edges. The jade with natural fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks.
Weight: 377.1 g
Dimensions: Diameter 10.8 cm
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie’s London, 4 November 2014, lot 81
Price: GBP 15,000 or approx. EUR 26,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A pale celadon and russet jade ‘Chilong’ disk, bi, Ming dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and manner of carving with similar prowling chilong. Note the closely related size (10.7 cm).
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