A large archaistic celadon and russet jade pouring vessel, yi Qing dynasty, 18th century | 清十八世紀 褐斑青玉仿古匜

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A large archaistic celadon and russet jade pouring vessel, yi

Qing dynasty, 18th century

清十八世紀 褐斑青玉仿古匜

the oval body carved with deep rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot carved with a chevron band repeated at the waist, carved to one end with a curved U-shaped spout and to the other with a dragon-headed loop handle, the stone of pale celadon colour with russet veining, the base with a six-character inscription reading wen wang yi ci zhou gong

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Length 20 cm, 7⅞ in.