ID 807615
Lot 758 | A PALE BEIGEISH-WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A STRIDING CHILONG
Estimate value
$ 3 000 – 5 000
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.
Special notice
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.
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
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