A jade 'mythical beast' rhyton, 19th/20th century

the steep sided vessel supported on the back of a crouching animal with head turned to the side, and set on one side with a chilong forming the handle opposite an animal mask and pendant loose ring below the out curved spout, the sides decorated in low relief with archaistic motifs, carved from a pale cream stone with some russet suffusions
14 cm high

• Lot Sold $5,500 (Hammer Price)
• $6,710 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Generally good condition.

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