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A WHITE JADE ‘TAOTIE’ BOWL AND COVER, LIAN
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The rounded sides of the bowl is carved in relief with four taotie
masks, rising to a wide everted rim further adorned with eight
taotie masks. The domed cover is surmounted by trumpet-shaped
finial with four loop handles with loose rings. The stone has a pale
celadon tinge with sporadic russet veining and milky mottling.
3 in. (9.7 cm.) diam.
HK$400,000-600,000 US$52,000-78,000
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