A GREYISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE VASE AND COVER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The flattened body of oval section is raised on a pedestal foot flanked by two mythical lion-like beasts with raised heads standing beside rocks, the tallest rock surmounted by a third, seated beast, and the shoulder encircled by a band of pendent ruyi heads below a pair of openwork scroll handles that flank the waisted neck. The cover is surmounted by a separately made, faceted finial. The greyish-white stone of warm tone has areas of russet color.
6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) high
A GREYISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE VASE AND COVER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The flattened body of oval section is raised on a pedestal foot flanked by two mythical lion-like beasts with raised heads standing beside rocks, the tallest rock surmounted by a third, seated beast, and the shoulder encircled by a band of pendent ruyi heads below a pair of openwork scroll handles that flank the waisted neck. The cover is surmounted by a separately made, faceted finial. The greyish-white stone of warm tone has areas of russet color.
6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) high
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