清十八至十九世紀 褐斑青玉鏤雕山水人物圖筆筒

of square form supported on four short angled feet, finely carved and reticulated, one side with a scholar and attendant in a mountainous landscape, the other with two conversing scholars, the small sides detailed with a horse and a spotted deer, the stone of pale celadon colour mottled with icy inclusions and highlighted with russet veining, fabric stand

There are some minor nicks or natural inclusions in the stone to the interior of the mouth rim and foot rim, some light surface wear in areas, consistent with age, but overall the vase is in good condition. The actual colour is somewhat deeper and warmer with a slight yellowish tinge when compared to the catalogue illustration.
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