Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 45

A large Chinese jade flattened double vase 19th century

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £14000

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Description

A large Chinese jade flattened double vase 19th century, carved in the archaistic style with two covers and with panels of calligraphy between stylized bats, dragons and other mythical beasts on a cell diaper ground, the shoulders with mask head handles, set into a hardwood base, 31cm overall. (4) Provenance: Sir Ernest Joseph Cassel (1852-1921). Lady Delamere. A private UK collection.