Lot 138
TWO JADE VESSELS
MING DYNASTY
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 6 November 2019 at 12:00 GMT
£3,250
Description
明 玉雕仿古青銅器式瓶及耳杯（兩件）
comprising a jade vase in an archaic bronze gu form, supported on a ribbed tall foot, the three-sectioned body carved in low relief with taotie masks, kuei dragons and triangular decoration from the bottom to the top, with protruding edges, the whitish stone with russet inclusions; and a jade cup with a flared rim, supported on a short foot, the body carved in low relief with flowers, a branch of prunus on either side attached as handles, the stone of yellowish white tone with some white vine inclusions
Dimensions
Gu vase: 10.7cm high; cup: 11cm wide (across handles)