Stoneware Four-sided Hu Vase

Description:

Stoneware Four-sided Hu Vase, China, with slightly flared rim on a square base, decorated with two taotie masks in relief on two sides, the domed square cover angled to form a small flat square top surrounded with four holes, ht. 13 1/2 in.
Property of a New England collector.
Estimate $200-300

the cover with a repair to a corner, chips to rim, fine chips particularly along the edges.


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