California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 9, 2020  May 9, 2020

 Lot # 9076 
A CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL TAOTIE-MASK 'ZUN' VESSEL    掐絲琺瑯景泰藍獸面紋尊 (帶紫檀底座)


  • Dimension: Height: 5 6/8 in (14.6 cm) Diameter: 4 7/8 in (12.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2800
  • Estimate To: $3800

Modelled with compressed globular mid-section enamelled with four archaistic taotie masks, below a band of upright plantain blades around the upper neck, and above a band of similar taotie masks around the foot, all against a bright turquoise ground with key-fret pattern, the base centered with a four-character Qianlong reign mark, with hardwood stand.