A CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL VASE

拍品描述

Standing 24.5 cm tall and measuring 8.5 cm across, this stately crystal vase exhibits warm smoky tonal variations across its polished crystalline body. Its fitted lid is crowned by a crouching mythical guardian beast finial, while the slender neck is fitted with twin carved beast-head handles suspending freely movable loose rings. The central vase belly bears striking gilded archaic taotie masks offset by vivid cobalt-blue enamel accents, and classical key-fret motifs trim both the lid rim and narrow circular foot. Merging refined stone carving, applied gilding and vibrant enamel detailing, this elegant vessel revives timeless ancient ornamental aesthetics and constitutes an eye-catching treasure for curated collections of premium Chinese hardstone decorative wares.

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