White Hetian Jade Archaistic Covered Vase with Dragon‑Head Handles, Qing Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 10cm (3‑15/16in), Width 6.5cm (2‑9/16in), Weight 220gCondition & Provenance:The vessel is fully intact, lid, loose rings and body are all well‑preserved without cracks, chips or restorations. Fine polished surface retains soft ancient jade luster, subtle natural inclusions and faint russet traces can be seen within the stone. Relief archaic taotie patterns, dragon‑head handles and movable loose rings are crisply carved with no wear‑related losses. Plain smooth base is well polished. This fine archaizing jade piece originates from an important private estate collection in New York, collected during mid‑20th century and presented at auction for the first time.Description:Finely carved from high‑quality white Hetian jade, this archaistic covered vase draws inspiration from ancient bronze ritual vessel forms. The domed lid is fitted with a looping open‑work finial suspending two freely‑moving loose jade rings. The vase body is flanked by a pair of dragon‑head handles each holding a movable ring. Lower section of the body is deeply carved with raised taotie and scroll‑mask motifs above a band of overlapping lotus petal ornament. The stone displays a smooth, creamy white tone with excellent even polish. The carving combines Qing‑period archaism aesthetic with sophisticated jade craftsmanship, representing a fine scholar‑table jade ornament for imperial‑style interior display.

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