CHINESE JADE OVAL WATERPOT KANGXI/QIANLONG PERIOD 1700-1750...

CHINESE JADE OVAL WATERPOT KANGXI/QIANLONG PERIOD 1700-1750 青白玉螭龙笔洗 康熙/乾隆 1700-1750 carved in high relief with four dragons grasping the sides in pursuit of a flaming pearl amongst stylised lingzhi clouds and above detailed swirling and crested waves, with further hairwork to the dragons' manes, the interior well-hollowed. Openwork wood stand carved with dragons and waves 10 cm long, 7.6 cm wide PROVENANCE: Sold by Louis Joseph, 28 Knightsbridge, London, 1960-1985, by repute. Included by Marchant in their 2020 exhibition of The Lobl Collection of Chinese Jades, no 27 pp72/3. The dragon, long, is a symbol of the emperor and represents high rank and power. Often depicted as Older dragons and younger chi dragons, chilong, they represent a wish for an official position to pass from one generation to the next. The dragon in pursuit of flaming pearls amongst ruyi-clouds is symbolic of the emperor's wish for longevity and prosperity.

Estimate:£1,000

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