A small celadon jade hanging vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century | 清十九世紀 青玉雕錦紋花籃形小吊瓶

A small celadon jade hanging vase

Qing dynasty, 19th century

清十九世紀 青玉雕錦紋花籃形小吊瓶

carved as a flower basket of compressed globular form with ruyi-shaped feet, a lush blossom emerging from the mouth, a horizontal bar extending from the rim and intersecting with the openwork scrolling vines at either side of the basket, an arched swing handle attaching to the scrollwork by hinges, the handle suspended from an integral three-ring chain, the stone an even, translucent pale green tone, wood stand (2)

Height 3 ½ in., 9 cm