Hardstone Covered Vase

Description:

Hardstone Covered Vase, China, 19th century, flattened baluster form, body resting on a stepped foot and carved with a pair of chilong above archaistic taotie masks, the waisted neck decorated with upright leaves and flanked by a pair of dragon handles suspending loose rings, the cover carved with upright leaves and a qilin finial, rims and foot carved with a fret design, stone of spinach green color, ht. 12 1/8 in.

Estimate $2,000-3,000

minor nicks and chips along the rims

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