China, 1644-1912. Of cylindrical form, finely carved in openwork with pines and other trees, craggy rockwork, two figures by a river, one on a boat, and houses in the background. The underside is carved with a four-character reign mark framed by a key-fret band on an incised wave ground encircled by another key-fret band. The translucent stone is of a celadon tone with natural cloudy white inclusions.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.