California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 10, 2020  May 10, 2020

 Lot # 9566 
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'TAOTIE' FLOWER RECEPTACLE VASE    清早期 銅胎掐絲琺瑯饕餮紋五孔花插


  • Dimension: Height: 8 1/4 in (21.0 cm) Width: 5 1/2 in (14.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

Of six-lobed form, the bulbous vase rising to waisted neck, the body enamelled with taotie mask on each lobe all reserved on turquoise-tone ground, the neck decorated with a band of leaf lappet, the circular cover with five apertures as flower receptacle, the base enamelled with lotus floral scrolls. Early Qing Dynasty period.