A PAIR OF FINELY CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC VASES, GU , ON GILT-BRONZE STANDS
18TH/19TH CENTURY
A PAIR OF FINELY CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC VASES, GU , ON GILT-BRONZE STANDS 18TH/19TH CENTURY Each vase is finely carved in the form of an archaic bronze gu with raised flanges. The bulbous mid-section depicts stylised taotie masks and the flared neck is decorated with upright leaves. The stone is of a rich, deep green tone with paler and darker flecks throughout. The gilt-bronze stands are intricately cast with flowers borne on leafy scrolls. 11½ in. (29 cm.) high overall (2)
A PAIR OF FINELY CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC VASES, GU , ON GILT-BRONZE STANDS
18TH/19TH CENTURY
A PAIR OF FINELY CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC VASES, GU , ON GILT-BRONZE STANDS 18TH/19TH CENTURY Each vase is finely carved in the form of an archaic bronze gu with raised flanges. The bulbous mid-section depicts stylised taotie masks and the flared neck is decorated with upright leaves. The stone is of a rich, deep green tone with paler and darker flecks throughout. The gilt-bronze stands are intricately cast with flowers borne on leafy scrolls. 11½ in. (29 cm.) high overall (2)
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