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A large Chinese pale celadon jade ‘dragon-fish’ vessel and c...

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A large Chinese pale celadon jade ‘dragon-fish’ vessel and cover, 19th century, with a small chain-linked cover to the top of the dragon fish, probably for use as a water pot, the fish tail carved in high relief and open work with a chilong (sea dragon), the stone of good even tone, 13.9cm long, carved wood ‘waves’ stand.
The carp (liyu) transforming into a dragon (long) is associated with the passing of the Imperial Civil Service examinations.

Provenance - A. V. K. Murray collection, purchased from Ming Dynasty Antique Art & Crafts, Hong Kong, 18th February 1971, for HK$3630.

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A large Chinese pale celadon jade ?dragon-fish? vessel and cover, 19th century, with a small chain-linked cover to the top of the dragon fish, probably for use as a water pot, the fish tail carved in high relief and open work with a chilong (sea dragon), the stone of good even tone, 13.9cm long, carved wood ?waves? stand.
The carp (liyu) transforming into a dragon (long) is associated with the passing of the Imperial Civil Service examinations.

Provenance - A. V. K. Murray collection, purchased from Ming Dynasty Antique Art & Crafts, Hong Kong, 18th February 1971, for HK$3630.

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Auction Date:
12th Nov 24 at 12pm GMT

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