White Jade Lobed Teapot, Qing Dynasty

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Dimensions:Length 12cm (4‑23/32in), Height 6cm (2‑23/32in), Weight 168gCondition & Provenance:This antique jade teapot maintains its full original structure,complete with body,lid,spout and handle all intact without any breakage or major repairs.There are natural fine mineral inclusions,faint scattered cloud‑like spots and minor inherent stone flecks spread across the jade surface,these are natural stone characteristics rather than damage.The interior cavity is smoothly hollowed out,lid fits tightly against the mouth rim with nice seating tolerance,no chip,no crack,no old restoration filling work.The surface holds soft mellow old‑time polish,showing natural age‑related patina formed through long‑term handling and storage,no modern over‑polish or re‑finishing has been applied.This fine jade vessel originates from a long‑standing private collector based in New York,who assembled his Asian jade collection throughout the 1980s and 1990s,this piece has remained within the same private estate for decades and comes fresh‑to‑market for this auction.Description:This elegantly shaped teapot is carved from fine white jade material,rendered in a charming lobed melon‑form design.The whole body is divided into rounded petal‑like segments that flow seamlessly from the main body up onto the matching domed cover,a small flower‑form finial sits centered on top of the lid.The smoothly curved C‑shaped handle sits opposite the gracefully tapered spout,both are fully integrated from the same jade block with balanced proportions.The interior is meticulously hollowed with clean smooth walls,the base follows the same lobed contour of the body without extra carved marks.The stone carries a soft milky pale white tone with subtle natural tonal variations,the surface polish yields a gentle silky luster typical of high‑quality Qing jade craftsmanship.Every transition between ridges and curves is handled with restrained,refined carving techniques,this functional scholar‑style jade teapot represents outstanding jade‑carving art of the Qing period,highly desirable for serious jade collectors.

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