the compressed globular body carved with vertical ribs and set over a flaring foot, a pair of angular archaistic dragon handles attached to the neck and body, the forest-green stone mottled with russet and black

Sotheby's Olympia, 23rd April 2002, lot 196.

The vessel with polished chips to the rim, scattered minute nicks to rims and edges and wear overall, particularly to the base at the large russet inclusion. Collection label applied to base: "Ann and Gordon Getty Collection FA# 2002-22A".
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