$350,000
Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000
Auction: March 19, 2011 10:00:00 AM EDT
The large and twin-handled flattened vase subtly carved throughout with a profusion of archaic elements: the ovoid body with wide center band carved with taotie masks, phoenix and qilong heads over an incised diaper ground between geometric-filled lappet bands; rim and foot both carved with greek key bands; freely-carved ring handles supported by highly-detailed elephant heads bearing the joined tusks, expressive eyes and leafy ears typical to the style; jade of grey celadon hue.
H: 11 1/2 in.Provenance: Property of a Boston Collector
Purchased in China early 20th century and thence by descent