Carved from celadon jade, this vase is an imitation of ancient style. The vase has a lid and a body. The square lid has a flat top with a narrow rectangular clasp embossed on the center. The four sides of the lid are all decorated with thunder and mosaic patterns and two Kui dragon patterns. The vase features with a square mouth, a square belly that narrows down, a flat bottom and a round foot. Both sides of the body are carved with a beast’s head holding a ring as the ear. The body is divided into three sections by the two string patterns carved on the upper the lower parts. The upper and lower sections are both decorated with thunder and mosaic patterns and two Kui dragon patterns, only the shapes of the Kui dragons are slightly different. On the middle of vessel body, the largest section, are decorated with thunder and mosaic patterns and a pair of Guaizi dragons. This is an innovative and elegant ornament featuring with its complicated and luxurious decoration pays homage to the square vase forged during the ancient Shang and Zhou periods.

H: 18.5 cm