California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Feburary 27, 2022  Feburary 27, 2022

 Lot # 3382 
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'TAOTIE' FLOWER RECEPTACLE VASE    清 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: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

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 leave lappet, the circular cover with five apertures as flower receptacle, the base enamelled with lotus floral scrolls. Qing Dynasty period.