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

Lot 160

A PAIR OF SMALL CHINESE GREEN JADE GU-SHAPED VASES 19TH/20TH CENTURY Each with a taotie mask...

Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £850

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Description

A PAIR OF SMALL CHINESE GREEN JADE GU-SHAPED VASES 19TH/20TH CENTURY Each with a taotie mask carved to the body and a ruyi-head border, with pairs of dragon-head handles with loose rings to the shoulders, all supported on dragon-shaped bases, together with reticulated fitted wood stands, 11cm. (4) Provenance: from the collection of Mr Arthur Crick (1890-1956).