A Chinese pale celadon and white jade archaistic pouring vessel (Yi) late Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

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A Chinese pale celadon and white jade archaistic pouring vessel (Yi) late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) the well hollowed vessel with a short spout and deep rounded sides raised on a thick circular foot, the loop handle modelled as a Chiliong (Hornless Dragon) with its head at the rim which has key-fret/leiwen incised decoration to the exterior, 4.2 cm high x 7.5 cm wide c/w stained hardwood display stand (missing one foot)  The stone is of a milky-celadon-white tone with some small buff/russet inclusions, other natural mineral inclusions, lines, hairline age cracks and stress fractures running down from the rim and through the handle, the recessed base showing tool marks to interior, some other surface wear expected with age and handling etc.

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