A Chinese white jade 'bitter melon' box and cover A Chinese white jade 'bitter melon' box and cover A Chinese white jade 'bitter melon' box and cover A Chinese white jade 'bitter melon' box and cover A Chinese white jade 'bitter melon' box and cover A Chinese white jade 'bitter melon' box and cover

A Chinese white jade 'bitter melon' box and cover

Reference: ART1002392

The box is carved overall in the round on a leafy gnarled branch, with a butterfly and further small buds. The jade is of a pale tone with russet inclusions. With a wood stand carved and pierced as a leafy branch.