清末 碧玉痕都斯坦式花卉紋花苞耳蓋罐

of compressed globular form raised on a shallow floral foot, relief-carved throughout the vessel and cover with leaves and blossoms, the curled leaf handles issuing flower buds, the translucent stone of an even, deep olive-green color (2)

The mouth rim, foot ring, and cover's rim all have wear, a few small patches of light surface abrasion, and a few minute nicks. The handle edges have a few scattered minute nicks and the stone has natural inclusions.
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