Lot 3639. A fine white jade pine-tree form vase, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 2,000,000 - HKD 3,000,000. Price Realized HKD 2,180,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. 

Of flattened form with an irregular mouth rim, finely carved in high relief to simulate a section of a pine-tree trunk, the exterior with an aged pine-tree growing beside ornamental rocks around the base, further detailed with lingzhi fungus, the stone of even white tone with a pale celadon tinge, stand, box. 

Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd, London, 1977
Mrs C. Bernenko, New York.