A pale green jade hanging vase and cover


Late Qing dynasty/Republic periodThe vase of flattened baluster form with bands of cicada wings, dragons and taotie masks crossing the neck and body, a U-form scalloped hanger with undercut chain links joining the pierced handles supporting loose rings on the sides of the neck while mock animal heads and rings appear above scroll-work reserves on the side walls of the body, the conforming cover topped with an undercut qilin finial, wood stand.9 1/2in (24cm) height of chain and vase7 5/8in (19.4cm) height of vase and cover (3).
|清末/民國 青玉雕饕餮紋吊瓶Provenance:A San Francisco Couple