A JADEITE ARCHAISTIC VASE AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

the shield-shaped body of rectangular section carved in relief on each side with a taotie mask formed by stylised dragons, beneath a waisted pendent leaf lappets and flanked on all four sides by lion mask handles set with loose rings, all raised on a waisted foot with mock lion mask-and-ring plaques, the cover surmounted by a finial in the form of a ferocious mythical beast, the pale mottled green stone with some light rivering of emerald green and white, a patch of russet enhancing the head and back of the beast, wood stand

Sotheby's New York, 20th March 2002, lot 241.

There is a small bruise to the rim of the vase (approx. 0.8 cm) and a shallow bruise with minor nibbles to the lower section of either side (approx. 0.4 cm each). The tail of the beast on the cover was restuck. Apart from occasional very minute nibbles, the overall condition is quite good. The actual colour is slightly paler than the catalogue illustration.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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