Hu-shaped gray jade vase, the body carved in very slight relief with a Taotie mask in the archaic style on a background incised with Grecian motifs. The neck, flanked on both sides by a chi dragon, is incised with a frieze of stylized leaves and the neck is bordered by a Greek motif. It stands on an oval hollow foot.
China, 19th-20th century
Old collector's label on base.
H.  19.5 cm
Live Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 252

Hu-shaped gray jade vase, the body carved in very slight relief with a Taotie mask in the archaic style on a background incised with Grecian motifs. The neck, flanked on both sides by a chi dragon, is incised with a frieze of stylized leaves and the neck is bordered by a Greek motif. It stands on an oval hollow foot. China, 19th-20th century Old collector's label on base. H. 19.5 cm

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€4,571
Buyer's premium
29%
Hu-shaped gray jade vase, the body carved in very slight relief with a Taotie mask in the archaic style on a background incised with Grecian motifs. The neck, flanked on both sides by a chi dragon, is incised with a frieze of stylized leaves and the neck is bordered by a Greek motif. It stands on an oval hollow foot. China, 19th-20th century Old collector's label on base. H. 19.5 cm
Sale Tuesday 27 June 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris