Impressive large Chinese carved green hardstone sculpture depicting an elaborate dragon-headed ceremonial ship or imperial-style junk. Extensively carved throughout with dragon-form prow and stern, scale-pattern hull, multi-tiered pagoda pavilion and dense pierced decoration. Large upright sail is carved in high relief with a writhing dragon amid clouds, supported by a tall decorated mast and horizontal spars. Mounted on an elaborate carved reddish-brown hardwood stand modeled as swirling waves. Chinese, 20th century. Condition: Displays well. Less than perfect, Complex construction incorporates numerous delicate projecting and pierced elements; it does have chips, losses, repairs or reattached components. See photographs. Dimensions: 32"x40"x8"