Carved lidded vase of jade, green celadon tone, with a decor of taotie masks on each cambered face.

Taotie is a motif commonly found on Chinese ritual bronze vessels from the Shang (1600-1046 bc) and Zhou Dynasty (1046-221 bc).

The design typically consists of a zoomorphic mask, described as being frontal, bilaterally symmetrical, with a pair of raised eyes and typically no lower jaw area.

Of flat shape, the front and rear main faces are cambered. Over the pedestal, the lateral edges presents curve and curve-cons. They have handles in shape of chimera.

The lid is topped with a handle in shape of dog of fô. The animals, well chiseled, are very expressive.

This is a nice work, well carved in a very hard stone.

China - 19th century.

Very good condition, inconspicuous very little chip on the dog's tail.

Height: 4,13 inches - (10.5 cm)