Jade Vase and Cover

Description:

Jade Vase and Cover, China, 19th century, of archaic drinking vessel zun shape, finely carved in low relief with a stylized taotie mask to each side, flanked by elephant mask lugs suspending loose rings, domed cover with taotie masks, the stone of semi-translucent gray-white color, ht. 8 5/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

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