Illustrated catalogue of an extraordinary collection of imperial jades and other beautiful objects in rock crystal, agate, lapis-lazuli and coral : mostly from the private collection of the late Captain J.F. Peel, London, England (1912)
American Art Association · New York : American Art Association · leaf 80
circled by a lizard-like dragon which also forms the handles, carved in free and open rendering. The body of vase left plain to display fully the beauty of the flawless polished crystal. Pyramidal cover surmounted by a coiled dragon. Has teakwood stand. Height, 6y2 inches; width, 3y2 by 1% inches. … 190 190 — Olive-Green Jade Sacrificial Bowl with Cover (Pi-yii kai-wan) Low, round shape, with two grotesque handles which show carved fungus scrolls and fretting; olive-green nephrite (pi-t/ii) of rare translucent texture. Body of bowl on low feet; intaglio border of lotus flowers and scrolls. The…
Peel, J. F · Carving (Decorative arts)
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