Jade , woodChinaDimensions: Height 133 cm by 125 cm by 35 cmWeight: 60 kilogramsAn large model of a dragon carved from spinach green serpentinite jade. The is equipped with a junk-style sail and an openwork sail which has an ide down inscription in Chinese characters meaning ‘Plain sailing’ (yi fan feng shun). The ’s hull isposed of two dragons with their bodies side by side. The is decorated with four heads of beasts and a small gate on both sides. Two dragon heads are at the bow of the and two dragon tails at the rear. On the deck and at the rear of the there are four multi-tier buildings positioned, with balconies and upturned eaves on the roof corners. The facades are richly ornamented with large dragons and other creatures. On top of the roofs there are figures of dragons and beasts sitting. The three buildings on deck are connected by stepped stone bridges. Two houses support strong masts from which long chains are hanging. Some parts of the jade carving are fastened with glue. The ornate dragon is lying on a high fitted wood stand sculptured in the form of smooth waves.Models of jade-carved sailing s with two dragon heads are called ‘wealth s’, or fuchuan in Chinese. They are associated with true sailing s called Fu chuan which were constructed in the coastal province of Fujian in the Southern Song (1127-1279) period. Fujian s, built of wood, were the first seaworthy trading s of China. They opened the maritime silk route for China and brought luxury goods from foreign countries to China. Nowadays, ‘wealth s’ are used as a metaphor for business success and believed to bring good luck.Purchased: from Nemco International Jewelers, NY , USA value 850.000 USAUCTION DATE:Saturday 23rd April 202211:00 - 13:00Preview:15. April - 17. April 2022 from 09:00 - 17:00AUCTION LOCATIONThe SpaceVorm Eichholz 2f42119 WuppertalGermanyEXHIBITED ONLY:Family Collection HofDelsbergerallee 654053 BaselSwitzerlandSPECIAL NOTESAll Lots are in Basel , and will be ped from there.All items must be paid to Hardt Auctions GmbHThe ment has to be arranged by the buyer.Hardt Auctions can not be held resposible for Export documents or local laws forCH-4132 Muttenz+41 61 467 95 00E-Mail:Kraft E.L.S. AGFlorenz-Strasse 5CH-4142 Münchenstein+41 61 337 92 30E-Mail: info@kraft-els.chFILE ACCESSFor Pictures ,Movies and Provenances please visit:Liveauctioneers51bidlivedrouot-digitalepailivethe-saleroomlot-tissimo