A fine openwork and relief carved jade vase with cover. China, 18th-19th century. photo courtesy Nagel

baluster shaped body of pale green jade, the vase decorated with dragon-horse (longma) and phoenix among poeny sprays, the cover with lion shaped knob. H. 25,3 (o.S.) - Estimate € 35 000 / 40 000

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de