A Chinese Celadon Jade Archaic Beaker Vase
A Chinese Celadon Jade Archaic Beaker Vase, Gu. Of flattened square 'gu' form, carved in relief to the bulbous central section with two opposing taotie masks, the top and bottom sections with plantain lappets enclosing dense geometric patterns, the well-polished stone of pale grayish-green tone with creamy mottling, mounted on wood base. Qing dynasty. {Height excluding base: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)}.
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A Chinese Celadon Jade Archaic Beaker Vase, Gu. Of flattened square 'gu' form, carved in relief to the bulbous central section with two opposing taotie masks, the top and bottom sections with plantain lappets enclosing dense geometric patterns, the well-polished stone of pale grayish-green tone with creamy mottling, mounted on wood base. Qing dynasty. {Height excluding base: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)}.