$8,888
Jade Vase, China, Ming dynasty, 17th century, of archaic drinking vessel gu shape, carved in low relief with stylized taotie masks, separated by notched flanges, the stone of gray white color with artificial tiny black holes simulating archaic style, ht. 7 1/8 in. N.B. See Chinese Jade (Victoria & Albert Museum Far Eastern Series), by Ming Wilson, p. 110. Carved mark to the base
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-12-04