CHINA, QING PERIOD, 18th CENTURY A celadon jade covered hu vase, with a flattened body, on a small heel, partially veined with rust, the body decorated in slight relief with ropes tied with ruyi heads, the sides with lotus flowers surrounded by ruyi. Two dragon heads form handles, holding two removable rings. Friezes of ruyi heads on the neck opening and around the rim of the lid complete the ornamentation. A lotus bud forms the handle of the lid. H. 23.5 cm. (Chips on the heel, small chips on the rings) SOLD AT "FOLLE ENCHÈRE Provenance: Private collection of an officer, Mr Durand Delacre, born 20 March 1834, knight of the Legion of Honour, received the commemorative medal of the Chinese Campaign. The jade vase has remained in the family since the end of the 19th century. ATTENTION : For lot 94. THIS LOT IS SUBJECT TO A COMPULSORY DEPOSIT WITH THE VERSAILLES AUCTION HOUSE. IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO BID LIVE FOR THIS LOT. Contact: [email protected] or 01 80 81 90 36. PLEASE NOTE: FOR LOT 94, THIS LOT IS SUBJECT TO A MANDATORY SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH THE VERSAILLES AUCTION AUTHORITY. LIVE BIDDING WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE ON THIS LOT. Contact: [email protected] or +33 1 80 81 90 36.