A pair of jade dragon-patterned double-eared vases

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A pair of jade dragon-patterned double-eared vases

Jadeite's colors are beautiful and its texture is warm and lustrous, strikingly different from other jades; its understated and reserved style perfectly embodies the Chinese people's portrayal of a gentleman's virtues. According to historical records, Empress Dowager Cixi had a strong preference for jadeite; she used a jadeite lidded bowl for tea, jadeite chopsticks for meals, a jadeite hairpin in her bun, and a jadeite ring on her finger... From her onwards,

Catalogue No.: 338

Height with stand 36cm

Starting bid: RMB 180,000

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Jadeite is beautiful in color, warm and lustrous in texture, distinctly different from other jades; its unpretentious and understated style is precisely like the portrayal of a gentleman's virtues by the Chinese people. According to historical records, Empress Dowager Cixi had a strong preference for jadeite; she used a jadeite lidded bowl for tea, jadeite chopsticks for meals, a jadeite hairpin in her bun, and a jadeite ring on her finger... From her downwards, all court ladies wore jadeite bracelets, jadeite earrings, and flat hairpins; and the hats of high-ranking officials and nobles were also adorned with jadeite to display their status. Everyone took pride in owning a piece of perfect, flawless jadeite. From then on, jadeite not only soared in price but also doubled in status in Chinese culture. This pair of double-handled vases is meticulously carved from jadeite, with a lustrous and serene color. The complex and delicate polishing technique fully brings out the natural beauty of the jadeite, demonstrating the exquisite craftsmanship. The design is ingenious, the carving is delicate and fluid, everywhere revealing an ancient, rustic aesthetic; yet it imitates antiquity without being rigid, and appears as a pair, perfectly preserved, which is truly rare, adding an ancient elegance to its richness, truly splendid.

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荣艺庭芳中国近现代艺术品专场

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