Carved jade bowl ‘Dragons’, Qing dynasty

Jade of a light shade with greyish, ochre and amber flecks. It has a circular base and a deep body with a curved profile that widens at the level of the mouth. Inside are five dragons in relief, which surround a small flaming pearl in the centre. The beasts have a slender body with thick legs, a long, curled tail and a large horn in the middle of the head. It shows patina due to age. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later. 

Height: 5.1 cm, Diameter: 15.7 cm

Weight: 889 g