A LARGE GREEN JADE 'EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS' LINGZHI-SHAPED VASE Qing Dynasty
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A LARGE GREEN JADE 'EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS' LINGZHI-SHAPED VASE
Qing Dynasty
Skilfully carved in the form of a large lingzhi, well hollowed in the interior of the vessel, the exterior carved in high relief featuring the God of Longevity and the Eight Immortals set against a backdrop of swirling clouds and craggy rocks, the stone of celadon tone with russet striations and minor black inclusions. 20cm (7 7/8in) high.
Footnotes:
清 青玉靈芝形「八仙拜壽」花插
Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (according to label)
來源:倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.(據標籤)
The imagery portrayed in the present lot, known as 'Eight Immortals Venerating the God of Longevity' (八仙拜壽), holds enduring popularity with diverse variations in traditional Chinese art. An analogous composition is seen in a related silk kesi hanging scroll of 'Eight Immortals Venerating the God of Longevity', Yuan dynasty, from the Qing Court Collection, in the Palace Museum Beijing (acc.no.故00072690).
The current jade vase stands out for its remarkable size and substantial weight, making it a rare and noteworthy example within its category. Compare with a related similar size large pale greenish-white jade brush pot, 18th/19th century, which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 27 November 2018, lot 86.
Qing Dynasty
Skilfully carved in the form of a large lingzhi, well hollowed in the interior of the vessel, the exterior carved in high relief featuring the God of Longevity and the Eight Immortals set against a backdrop of swirling clouds and craggy rocks, the stone of celadon tone with russet striations and minor black inclusions. 20cm (7 7/8in) high.
Footnotes:
清 青玉靈芝形「八仙拜壽」花插
Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (according to label)
來源:倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.(據標籤)
The imagery portrayed in the present lot, known as 'Eight Immortals Venerating the God of Longevity' (八仙拜壽), holds enduring popularity with diverse variations in traditional Chinese art. An analogous composition is seen in a related silk kesi hanging scroll of 'Eight Immortals Venerating the God of Longevity', Yuan dynasty, from the Qing Court Collection, in the Palace Museum Beijing (acc.no.故00072690).
The current jade vase stands out for its remarkable size and substantial weight, making it a rare and noteworthy example within its category. Compare with a related similar size large pale greenish-white jade brush pot, 18th/19th century, which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 27 November 2018, lot 86.
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Natural stone flaws, old nicks and chips and possible old losses.
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A LARGE GREEN JADE 'EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS' LINGZHI-SHAPED VASE Qing Dynasty
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