Lot 171
Reference selected by this author · Bonhams lot 171 · pale white jade Shou
New reference: tall flattened rectangular body, nearly parallel sides, softly rounded corners, broad shoulders and a straight neck.
Rectangular with horizontal shoulders
Part of the Rectangular family
Bonhams 171 ↔ collection 1448 · best match
Collection 1239 and 405 show variations: rounded or sharp edges, bevels and handles can belong to the same family.
Best match: Bonhams lot 171 and collection bottle 1448. This author confirmed 1239 and 405 as variations.
Compare parallel sides, broad shoulders, softly rounded corners, straight necks and raised feet. Photographs and outlines preserve each bottle’s proportions.
Bonhams listing
Collection 1448
Best match · Top Tier · Rectacular Nephrite raised foot with seal script
This author’s best match to lot 171: long parallel sides, broad nearly level shoulders, a straight cylindrical neck and a raised foot. Compare the underlying form independently of the stopper and seal-script decoration.
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Collection 1239
Confirmed variation · Top Tier · Yellow Agate Rectangular Carved on one side
Author-confirmed variation: rectangular proportions and upright neck. Stepped panels make the shoulder and side edges more angular.
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Collection 405
Confirmed variation · Top Tier · Ruby Rectangular Paneled Glass with carved chilong dragons
Author-confirmed variation across materials: rectangular ruby glass with a short straight neck. Broader proportions and carved edges distinguish it.
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Comparison visibility
171 & 1448 · Best match
Rose: 171
1448
171 & 1239 · Confirmed variation
Rose: 171
1239
171 & 405 · Confirmed variation
Rose: 171
405
Compare the outlines. Each pair is aligned at the lip and bottom of the foot to the same height, with width scaled proportionally. Stoppers are excluded. These are approximate hand-drawn contour studies; camera angle and edge visibility affect the comparison. Shape alone does not establish age or authenticity.
Bonhams reference photograph © Bonhams; collection photographs from this author’s database.