A GILT-DECORATED BROWN-GROUND ARCHAISTIC 'HU' VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of pear shape supported on a tall foot, the rich brown glazed globular body pencilled in gold with a pair of archaic taotie masks flanked by two further mythical masks, reserved on a leiwan ground between bands of pendant and upright leaf lappets, all below a further band of taotie masks at the flared mouth, the interior and base glazed white

J.P. Morgan Collection, no. 1504.
Christie's London, 6th November 2007, lot 197.

There is a restored 4.5 cm hairline on the foot. The gilding is in very good condition with only a little light scratches on the surface.
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