White jade carved ‘Dragon and Fruit’ Qing dynasty jug

Elegant white jade carved in the form of a jar or vessel. It has a narrow elliptical foot on which is set a deep body, flanked by a wide mouth and a curved handle in the form of an archaic dragon. The exterior is decorated with fine reliefs that form a continuous scene of sturdy branches filled with rounded fruit and elongated leaves. It shows age-related wear. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later. 

Size: 6.5 x 4.6 x 10.8 cm

Weight: 145 g