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AN ARCHAISTIC GREENISH-BROWN JADE POURING VESSEL
17TH CENTURY
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AN ARCHAISTIC GREENISH-BROWN JADE POURING VESSEL
17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular section, the sides carved in low relief with taotie masks centered on flanges and with further flanges at the corners, with birds on the neck proceeding towards the spout, the loop handle issuing from the jaws of a horned dragon mask, the semi-translucent stone of pale greenish-brown tone
7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) long, wood stand
17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular section, the sides carved in low relief with taotie masks centered on flanges and with further flanges at the corners, with birds on the neck proceeding towards the spout, the loop handle issuing from the jaws of a horned dragon mask, the semi-translucent stone of pale greenish-brown tone
7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) long, wood stand