California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7128 
A WHITE JADE CARVED ARCHAISTIC VESSEL, YOU    白玉雕饕餮紋仿古卣


  • Dimension: Height without stand: 9 1/4 in (23.5 cm) Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $15000

The white jade vessel had a broad-shaped body standing on a splayed foot ring, carved with loose over-head arched handle terminating in bovine masks; the domed cover surmounted by a bud finial. The main body decorated in shallow relief with taotie masks evenly spaced out by four flanges. The shoulder, neck, and foot are all similarly decorated with bands of confronting kui dragons.