Absolutely exquisite Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Ceremonial Wine Vessel with Lid.
Note the dragon handle, the dragon finial, the small ringed horns on the lid and the scroll work on the front of the vase. Then there is the beautiful carving on each side.
Jade lid is darker than the base, however, not as much as shown in the photo's and in fact the photo's do not do this vessel justice.
Desirable green jade from dark to medium dark and then almost a clear green on the dragon handle.
This piece comes with the base and we assume this is a copy of a vase from many centuries ago and done probably in the mid 20th Century.
I guarantee that this piece will get many raves from those who view it on your mantle or in the display case.
Vessel is in excellent condition except for one hair-line crack on upper spout which is evident in one of the photo's.
We also have a large metal Ceremonial Dragon Wine Vessel on the web site.