A SET OF FOUR WHITE JADE MINIATURES FOR AN IMPERIAL TREASURE BOX

THE PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTOR

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A SET OF FOUR WHITE JADE MINIATURES FOR AN IMPERIAL TREASURE BOX
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

Each archaistic vessel finely carved from highly translucent mutton-fat white material, the first carved as a tripod censer with slightly flared handles; the second a footed ewer with a monster-mask suspending a loose ring below the spout; the third a wine vessel of flattened pear form, with a pair of lion-masks suspending loose rings below the rim set with raised tabs; the last a pear-shaped vase set with four dear-head handles suspending loose rings
The largest 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm.) high, wood stands (4)

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Compare with a similar white jade miniature archaistic vessel, together with the zitan Imperial treasure box in which it was stored, illustrated in the National Palace Museum special exhibition catalogue, Emperor Ch'ien-lung's Grand Cultural Enterprise, 2002, pp. 52-53.

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