A pale green jade hanging vase and cover
A pale green jade hanging vase and cover
Late Qing dynasty/Republic period
The vase of flattened baluster form with bands of cicada wings, dragons and taotie masks crossing the neck and body, a U-form scalloped hanger with undercut chain links joining the pierced handles supporting loose rings on the sides of the neck while mock animal heads and rings appear above scroll-work reserves on the side walls of the body, the conforming cover topped with an undercut qilin finial, wood stand.
9 1/2in (24cm) height of chain and vase
7 5/8in (19.4cm) height of vase and cover (3).
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A pale green jade hanging vase and cover
Late Qing dynasty/Republic period
The vase of flattened baluster form with bands of cicada wings, dragons and taotie masks crossing the neck and body, a U-form scalloped hanger with undercut chain links joining the pierced handles supporting loose rings on the sides of the neck while mock animal heads and rings appear above scroll-work reserves on the side walls of the body, the conforming cover topped with an undercut qilin finial, wood stand.
9 1/2in (24cm) height of chain and vase
7 5/8in (19.4cm) height of vase and cover (3).