A PALE CELADON JADE PEAR-SHAPED 'CHILONG' BOTTLE VASE AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of flattened form, with three chilong in high relief clambering around the sides, the bifurcated tail of the largest forming a loop handle at the shoulder supporting a link chain and oval cover, wood stand

One of the links with two small chips; otherwise in good general condition; the stone of a pale green tone with a faint russet inclusion to one side.
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