A PALE CELADON JADE TRIPOD EWER
LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The ovoid body supported on three mamiform-legs carved in low relief with taotie masks and ruyi-heads, the handle opposite a dragon-head spout, the domed cover carved with petals below a peony bloom, the stone of even pale celadon tone
7 in. (18 cm.) high, stand, box
Lot Essay
(US$9,000-12,000)
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