Carved in the form of an archaic pigment container, the rectangular body with key fret borders to the top and base, the sides carved with qilin-head handles, the columnar corners raised on waisted and lobed feet, the cover surmounted by a coiled dragon with cloud forms at each corner. The stone a rich spinach green color with dark vein inclusions. Approx. 7 1/4 by 7 3/4 by 3 7/8 in., 18.5 by 19.7 by 10 cm.

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