ID 718550
Lot 1224 | A PALE GREENISH-GREY JADE TALL POURING VESSEL
Estimate value
$ 10 000 – 15 000
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The vessel is raised on a splayed foot and is carved with bands of archaistic patterns. The top of the handle is carved a taotie mask. The stone is of a pale greenish-grey color with areas of russet inclusion.
5 3⁄8 in. (13.8 cm.) high, cloth box
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1985.
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Category: | Cups |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Category: | Cups |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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