This is a very heavy (200-300lbs) bowl carved from a single piece of stone. It looks like Jade, though it wasn't very difficult to scratch the stone with a nail which suggests it's a softer stone. The bowl opening is angled to the front, and the rim is decorated with bug-eyed goldfish. The bowl sits atop a wood pedestal that appears to be painted red or has a very deep red stain. The pedestal is an unusual design, which may have some from a single tree trunk (cypress?).
Dimensions
Bowl is about 3'-4" long x 2' high x 2' deep (rough, because of the unusual shape). The pedestal is 2' long x 1'-6" wide x 1'-9" high.
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hello Ryan, Thank you once again for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry and for your patience. Considering these images, this is: A large Chinese Carved Spinach Jade Dragon Bowl with Wood pedestal. This hand-carved piece is a remarkable example from the late Qing Dynasty period, early 20th century. Appears to be in good condition, minor lifting of inset wire to the stand
