Very fine antique pair of mirror image carved jadeite lidded vases of elongated flattened/baluster shape. Each is a beautiful white to pale grey jadeite with overall apple green and black infusions. Each features on one side, a beauty carved in low relief and, on the other, prunus blossoms, also carved in low relief. The domed lids have perched bird finials. This rare matched pair of vases most probably dates to the late Qing Dynasty or the early Republic Period, c.
Overall very good condition with some very old, minor professional repairs to two rings that hang within the ...