A Chinese celadon jade mandarin duck-form rhyton qing dynasty, possibly 17th/18th century. The handle in the form of a stylized mandarin duck, one side with an incised duck against waves, archaistic scrolls to lip and front, a beast-mask below lip at front, the jade with scattered beige and pale grey inclusions, russet-tinged fissures, carved hardwood stand.H: 4 in. (jade)PROVENANCE:Possibly June Cole Antiques, Inc., New York: "Chien-Lung (1736-1795) Absinthe jade triton-shape cup, thin cut sides, dragon amidst waves, dragon handle. With stand, 1935"Property from the Collection of Dr. Frederic and Mrs. Madeleine ZemanThence by descent to the present owner