Spinach-green Jade Brushpot with Dragon and Cloud Carvings

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A large spinach-green jade brushpot of cylindrical form, the steep sides carved in relief on the exterior with seven writhing dragons pursuing flaming pearls on a dense ground of cloud scrolls, within raised bands at the base and rim, the slightly mottled stone with some darker suffusions, box 27.7 cm

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