Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 158

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC VASE AND COVER 18TH CENTURY The flattened pear-shaped body...

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2400

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Description

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC VASE AND COVER 18TH CENTURY The flattened pear-shaped body decorated with taotie masks and with lappets and key fret to the neck mounted by two archaistic phoenix handles, together with a wood stand, 19.5cm. (3) Provenance: from the collection of Professor J Norman Collie, F R S, then purchased Sotheby's London, 9th April 1943, lot 308, and later the collection of Mr Arthur Crick (1890-1956).