Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2528BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 03, 2010 9:00AM
Description:
Rose Quartz Covered Jar, China, in the shape of an archaic drinking vessel hu, each side carved in low relief with a stylized taotie mask whose eyes and ears are formed by a phoenix, below a band of plantain leaves, the waisted neck flanked by mandarin duck lugs, foo dog finial atop the dome cover, ht. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
Nicks to the rim and ridges, discoloration to the hairlines on the body