California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 67 
A CARVED JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' BOTTLE VASE    十九世紀 玉雕獅耳蓋瓶擺件


  • Dimension: H: 9 in (22.9 cm) W: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4000

The body tapers from shoulder to foot, the foot slightly splayed, the body relief carved with a large Taotie mask on both sides, the waist carved with a pair of lion masks, extending to two ring handles with looped rings, the lid with two additional beast mask handles next to a peach shaped finial. 19th century.