A PALE CELADON JADE PEACH-FORM COUPE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

naturalistically carved, an openwork interlace of twisting branches and leaves forming the handle, issuing the fruit-form well-hollowed vessel, and extending in relief along the sides and to the base, a long curling leaf forming  the foot, the stone of even color with small russet inclusions, apocryphal zigang inscription to the base

In overall good condition with a few scattered minute chips at the edges and extremities of the carving. There are light vein inclusions. The stone is quite translucent and the russet skin is skillfully incorporated into the carving.
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