LARGE ARCHAIC COVERED VASE MADE OF CELADON NEPHRITE... Lot 234

LARGE ARCHAIC COVERED VASE MADE OF CELADON NEPHRITE JADE PALE, FANGHU China, 20th century period Majestic, vertical and monolithic, it stands on a rocky base. It rests on a short foot with bevelled edges. The belly, of quadrangular section, also with bevelled edges. The neck, curved, is provided with two handles with windings. A campaniform lid topped by a stepped fritel caps the whole. Branches of magnolias emanating from the rocks spread out from the vase. A highly decorative vase offered for sale with a wooden base to facilitate its exposure (natural veins and inclusions). H (base included): 33 cm - H (without base): 28 cm - W: 11 cm - D: 6 cm Approximate weight (excluding base): 1500 grams Note: Note the attention to detail of the sensitive lapidary, in particular, in the skilful use of stone and iconography in order to to integrate the veins into the composition. It should also be noted that the vase is worked on all sides, with flowers and rocks arranged around the perimeter. and in the back. A LARGE AND HIGHLY DECORATIVE JADE ARCHAISTIC VESSEL, FANGHU China, 20th century