California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 93 
A BLUE AND WHITE CRACKLEWARE VASE WITH LION MASK HANDLES    清 青花雙獅耳碎瓷盤口瓶


  • Dimension: H: 13 3/4 in (34 cm) W: 6 3/4 in (17.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1500

Of baluster form, the vase stands on round long foot ring, expands to a cylindrical body, gently rises to a longer and thinner neck and ever-ted rim, the body painted with four panels of flowers and scenery, against flower and vine background, in between scrolling banana leaves patterns, with two lion mask handles on the neck, scrolling ruyi head band on the rim, and slight crackleware design. Bottom bears four character mark. Qing Dynasty period