A WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC VASE, COVER AND STAND
The vase is of rectangular section and is carved in low relief on the main sides with stylized masks above a leafy lotus spray and conjoined scrolls, and on the narrow sides with archaistic motifs. A pair of handles carved as lingzhi sprays flank the shoulders, and the waisted neck is carved with inverted lappets enclosing archaistic dragons. The cover is surmounted by a chilong crawling under and pulling itself up onto a rectangular handle on which rests a flaming pearl. An incense stick holder is carved on the inside of the cover. The separately made stand is carved with shaped aprons.
10 ¼ in. (26.1 cm.) high, Japanese double wood box
A WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC VASE, COVER AND STAND
The vase is of rectangular section and is carved in low relief on the main sides with stylized masks above a leafy lotus spray and conjoined scrolls, and on the narrow sides with archaistic motifs. A pair of handles carved as lingzhi sprays flank the shoulders, and the waisted neck is carved with inverted lappets enclosing archaistic dragons. The cover is surmounted by a chilong crawling under and pulling itself up onto a rectangular handle on which rests a flaming pearl. An incense stick holder is carved on the inside of the cover. The separately made stand is carved with shaped aprons.
10 ¼ in. (26.1 cm.) high, Japanese double wood box
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