A HAN DYNASTY STYLE JADE LIDDED VESSEL WITH TAOTIE AND PHOENIXES
A HAN DYNASTY STYLE JADE LIDDED VESSEL WITH TAOTIE AND PHOENIXES
Celadon jade, fine translucence, with russet inclusions, hand carved
China
This celadon jade vessel consists of three individual sections: the vessel itself, of cylindrical shape and decorated with a dense geometric pattern with nubs as well as three taotie masks with movable rings, the lid showing three phoenix heads as well as the same geometric pattern found on the vessel, and a lower section with three feet in the form of slightly larger phoenixes.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 13.1 CM
Condition: Excellent condition
Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector