Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2549BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 04, 2011 9:00AM
Description:
Jade Ruyi, China, carved in high relief with a writhing dragon amidst clouds encircling the slightly arched shaft, with a pointed angular end with wave patterns, the top of the head relief-carved with a flaming pearl supported by clouds rising from crashing waves, the stone of semi-precious gray-white color with minor dark and opaque white inclusions, lg. 14 3/4 in.
Estimate $14,000-16,000