A PALE BEIGEISH-WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A STRIDING CHILONG

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23.09.2022 08:30UTC -04:00
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Lot 758 | A PALE BEIGEISH-WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A STRIDING CHILONG
A PALE BEIGEISH-WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A STRIDING CHILONG

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The chilong is shown with the body and the head turned sharply to one side, the face set in a snarling expression with the teeth and the tongue bared. The sinuous body is delineated by three curved ridges along the spine and terminates in a long curled bifurcated tail. The softly polished stone is of an even tone.

3 3/8 in. (18.4 cm.) long, hardwood stand





Provenance

W. W. Winkworth (1897-1991) Collection (by repute).

Spink & Son, London (by repute).

Bluett, London (by repute).

Asian Art, London, 15 November 2004.





Exhibited

Charlottesville, Worrell Family Offices Gallery, 2004-2022.





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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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