5 août 2019
A rare yellow jade circular 'Dragon' weight, Ming dynasty, early 17th century
Lot 3133. A rare yellow jade circular 'Dragon' weight, Ming dynasty, early 17th century; 5 1/3 in. (13.5 cm.) wide.Estimate HKD 1,800,000 - HKD 2,500,000. Price realised HKD 2,200,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The circular weight is well-carved in high relief with one larger dragon and several smaller chilong clambering around the rounded sides, one bearing a lingzhi stem in its mouth. The stone is of yellow colour with areas of russet and opaque mottling.
CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall
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