Bidspirit auction | Carved jade mouthpiece, Qing dynasty


Carved jade mouthpiece, Qing dynasty - Carved jade of a greenish hue with subtle greyish flecks. It has an elongated cylindrical, hollow body with a smooth, undecorated exterior that tapers into a flared, rounded-edged mouthpiece with a small central orifice. It shows patina due to its age. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later. Length: 15.5 cm; Diameter: 1.6 cm    Weight: 76.8 g Provenance: - Current private collection, London, United Kingdom.