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A YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC VASE AND COVER FANGDING
19TH CENTURY
The tapered square body carved in low relief to each side with a taotie mask beneath a dragon-mask handle suspending a loose ring, the domed cover carved in relief with a monster mask flanked by a pair of chilong, the corners with reticulated flanges, the finial formed as a plump crouching phoenix with elaborate plumage, the semi-translucent stone of even yellow tone
5 3/4in. (14.5cm.) high, stand
19TH CENTURY
The tapered square body carved in low relief to each side with a taotie mask beneath a dragon-mask handle suspending a loose ring, the domed cover carved in relief with a monster mask flanked by a pair of chilong, the corners with reticulated flanges, the finial formed as a plump crouching phoenix with elaborate plumage, the semi-translucent stone of even yellow tone
5 3/4in. (14.5cm.) high, stand