A SMALL CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC ‘GU’ FORM VASE, China, Ming Dynasty, 17th century

Carved in the form of a 'Gu' vase it is decorated in scrolling archaistic designs and protruding flanges. 

At the centre portion a taotie mask is mirror on either side.

Provenance: -Private Collection, Germany.

Catalogue notes: Interestingly this vase has been carved and assembled in two portions.