Chinese
A Pair of Large Archaistic Spinach Green Jade Vases and Covers, Mid 20th Century
jade carvings
18 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/4 in, 47.6 x 21.6 x 8.3 cm
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for: $6,250
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Acquired in Asia by a Private Collection, Vancouver
Acquired from the above by the present Private Collection, Vancouver
Please note: the dimensions for each piece are 18 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches.
Each vase is of a flattened hu form and raised on a short splayed foot that rises to a body containing three registers with a stylized taotie mask carved in relief. The necks have impressively carved monster handles with round rings, all rising to a square-form cover with smaller ringed handles and surmounted by a fu-lion.
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