Chinese Archaic Style Celadon Jade Pouring Vessel. Early 19th century.  Photo Doyle New York 

The body of horizontal rectangular shape, one end with a pouring lip, the other set with a squared handle issuing from the mouth of a lion's head, the body carved with vertical ribs between raised flanges and below a four-character gilt inscription to either side below the rim, the lid carved with a central flange and two raised knops on a field of C-scrolls, the stone a light gray with buff and chestnut inclusions. Length 4 3/4 inches. Estimate $6,000-8,000 

C The Honorable Judge Edgar Bromberger Collection 

Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com/