CHINESEdecorated around body with a band of taotie motif, set with a pair of mythical beast handles to the sides each suspending a loose ring, the cover set with a foo-lion finial, the lustrous stone of a rich light lavender colour suffused with light green speckles. Height 17.25 in. (43.12 cm.) Width 7 in. (17.5 cm.) Depth 2.25 in. (5.71 cm.) Catalogue note:A rare and spectacular lavender jade vase and cover, carved in archaic bronze form. The Ky-Lin handles support two loose rings. Atop sits a foo lion finial. Pale lavender and with inclusions of apple green in coloration. Vintage.