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                                                                              A GREEN HARDSTONE ARCHAISTIC
                                                                              HU-FORM VASE
                                                                              Qing Dynasty
                                                                              The pear-shaped vessel modelled after an
                                                                              Eastern Zhou Dynasty bronze form, carved to
                                                                              the exterior with taotie masks and archaistic
                                                                              designs, raised on a flared foot rim and
                                                                              flanked with loop handles, wood stand.
                                                                              17.5cm (6 7/8in) high (2).

                                                                              £1,000 - 1,500
                                                                              HK$10,000 - 15,000
                                                                              CNY9,000 - 13,000
                                                                              Provenance
                                                                              A German private collection, acquired in the
                                                                              1950s and 60s, and thence by descent.








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           A PALE GREEN HARDSTONE CARVED
           BALUSTER VASE AND COVER
           Qing Dynasty
           The tapering vase carved in low relief with
           taotie masks, the shoulder with flanged
           dragon-form handles, the waisted neck
           topped with a domed lid with further flanges
           and a flower bud knop, wood stand. 17cm (6
           3/4in) high (3).
           £2,000 - 3,000
           HK$20,000 - 31,000
           CNY18,000 - 27,000
           Provenance
           A German private collection, acquired in the
           1950s and 60s, and thence by descent.





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