A CHINESE SPINACH JADE LAMPED VASE - 19TH CENTURY

The balsuter vase and cover with twin loose-ring beast-head handles, carved in relief with taotie mask motifs, the cover with Buddhistic lion finial, raised on a gilt lacquered metal base. Vase - 13 3/8in. (34cm.) high - Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000 ($5,994 - $7,992)

Christie's London. Interiors. 22 july 2008 - www.christies.com