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An archaistic lapis lazuli vase, guang 18th/19th century
13 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street£1,500 - £2,000
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18th/19th century
Carved after an archaic bronze prototype, the central ovoid section carved on each side with a taotie mask, supported on a tall splayed foot and rising to the everted rim, the foot and neck with pendent and upright leaves, the handle formed as a chilong dragon clambering on one side reaching over the rim opposite a lingzhi-fungus-sprig ring handle.
15.6cm 6(⅛in) high.
Carved after an archaic bronze prototype, the central ovoid section carved on each side with a taotie mask, supported on a tall splayed foot and rising to the everted rim, the foot and neck with pendent and upright leaves, the handle formed as a chilong dragon clambering on one side reaching over the rim opposite a lingzhi-fungus-sprig ring handle.
15.6cm 6(⅛in) high.














