Chinese Jadeite Jade Vessel Assortment

(3) items including an archaistic carved covered hu having beast handles reticulated lid and a deep, hollow underside, brownish staining to recesses of carving; and (2) jars labeled 'Neolithic' ; all bearing labels reading 'Townsend'

Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000; Townsend Collection

Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate

Height: 8 7/8 inches, Width: 5 1/2 inches, Depth: 4 1/4 inches (hu)

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; the hu lid having a minor chip to top edge of rim; (2) impact scars to side of taller jar; jars having surface irregularities typical of hand work

Disclaimers: the sticker affixed to this item was not confirmed by the Museum and is likely spurious; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Category: Decorative Arts > Asian

Estimated Sale Time: 11:07 am CST

Shipping Status: Shipping Quote



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Last modified: June 23, 2022, 1:05 pm

Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; the hu lid having a minor chip to top edge of rim; (2) impact scars to side of taller jar; jars having surface irregularities typical of hand work

8.875 x 5.5 x 4.25 in