$11,000
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Auction: September 15, 2008 11:00:00 AM EDT
Translucent white/light-celadon tone, of deep U-shape waisted rim flanked by two mask handles supporting scrolling lugs, body very finely carved in low relief to show archaic masks and scrolls within two bands, raised on three tripod feet, slight white and brown inclusion.
H: 3 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in.Provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, VA
Acquired by American diplomat to Chinese during the late 19th century
Previously on loan to East Coast Institution, Loan number verso