Lot 1230. A white and grey jade archaistic jue-form vessel, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 4¼ in. (10.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 12,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014

Carved from translucent white stone, the body is raised on three curved supports, each carved at the top with a mask. The body is carved with taotie masks below archaistic dragons, interrupted by the animal mask that surmounts the handle carved from the pale-grey area of the stone.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 18 - 19 September 2014