Qing Dynasty White Jade Lotus‑Form Vase With Crane Openwork Carving

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Dimensions:Height 12.5 cm (4‑15/16 in),Width 8 cm (3‑1/8 in),Weight 410gCondition & Provenance:The nephrite surface carries soft natural color variations with scattered warm russet‑brown skin inclusions across lotus‑leaf sections,gentle polished wear from generations of handling creates smooth mellow luster over raised carving planes,faint tiny age‑related surface nicks and subtle rubbing wear show up along high relief edges and open‑work filigree,no heavy breaks,no major restorations,no filled repairs,inner cavity bears natural old‑time residue traces,this fine scholar‑object circulated among several respected American west‑coast antique collectors and remained within a long‑held California private estate for decades,with solid traceable US collecting backgroundDescription:This elegant carved white jade vase is shaped after a natural folded lotus pod blossom with undulating ruffled floral rim,the main vessel body is incised with fine vein lines mimicking organic lotus‑leaf textures,elaborate multi‑layer open‑work relief carvings wrap around lower body and base featuring blooming lotus flowers,twisting winding stems and a slender standing crane figure nestled among foliage,the hollow interior is neatly hollowed out for flower arrangement,the jade stone exhibits soft milky‑white tone mixed with natural faint greyish cloud‑like inclusions and subtle russet skin marks,smooth polished finish harmonizes sharp open‑work cutting and gentle organic contours,fully embodies refined literati taste and sophisticated high‑level jade carving craftsmanship of Qing period

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