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QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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A PALE BEIGEISH-WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A STRIDING CHILONG
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The chilong is shown with the body and the head turned sharply to one side, the face set in a snarling expression with the teeth and the tongue bared. The sinuous body is delineated by three curved ridges along the spine and terminates in a long curled bifurcated tail. The softly polished stone is of an even tone.
3 3/8 in. (18.4 cm.) long, hardwood stand
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The chilong is shown with the body and the head turned sharply to one side, the face set in a snarling expression with the teeth and the tongue bared. The sinuous body is delineated by three curved ridges along the spine and terminates in a long curled bifurcated tail. The softly polished stone is of an even tone.
3 3/8 in. (18.4 cm.) long, hardwood stand
Provenance
W. W. Winkworth (1897-1991) Collection (by repute).
Spink & Son, London (by repute).
Bluett, London (by repute).
Asian Art, London, 15 November 2004.
Spink & Son, London (by repute).
Bluett, London (by repute).
Asian Art, London, 15 November 2004.
Exhibited
Charlottesville, Worrell Family Offices Gallery, 2004-2022.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist