A MOTTLED JADE MAGNOLIA FORM VASE, China, Qing dynasty, 17th century

The vase is naturally carved to represent a blossoming magnolia flower with buds rising from below towards its large curling petals.

Provenance: -John Sparks LTD, 128 Mount Street London, according to the label.

Catalogue notes: For a related magnolia form jade vase see, Sotheby’s, sale number L14210, Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works Of Art ,14th of May 2014, London, lot. 5