Jade, woodChinaDimensions: Height 19 cm by 7 cm by 10 cmWeight: 850 grams eachA pair of identical jade-carved vessels designed asposite creatures. The bodies are similar to archaic bronze cast wine owl-shaped vessels (zun) from the Shang period (16th to 11th century BC). The heads, which form removable lids, have prominent beaks and four ears. The wings are outlined by coiled snakes with ram’s heads and on the breasts there is a face of a mysterious animal. Each vessel is placed on a stand carved from wood.Purchased: 16th November 1992 from Nemco International Jewelers, NY , USA value 14.500 USAUCTION DATE:Saturday 23rd April 202211:00 - 13:00Preview:15. April - 17. April 2022 from 09:00 - 17:00AUCTION LOCATIONThe SpaceVorm Eichholz 2f42119 WuppertalGermanyEXHIBITED ONLY:Family Collection HofDelsbergerallee 654053 BaselSwitzerlandSPECIAL NOTESAll Lots are in Basel , and will be ped from there.All items must be paid to Hardt Auctions GmbHThe ment has to be arranged by the buyer.Hardt Auctions can not be held resposible for Export documents or local laws forCH-4132 Muttenz+41 61 467 95 00E-Mail:Kraft E.L.S. AGFlorenz-Strasse 5CH-4142 Münchenstein+41 61 337 92 30E-Mail: info@kraft-els.chFILE ACCESSFor Pictures ,Movies and Provenances please visit:Liveauctioneers51bidlivedrouot-digitalepailivethe-saleroomlot-tissimo