possibly Han dynasty, comprising: ovoid form vase with flared neck, painted in white pigment, with two taotie mask handles, 16-1/4 x 12-1/2 in.; ovoid form vase with flared neck, painted in white and red pigment, with two taotie mask handles, rounded lid, 20-1/2 x 15 in. [Asian Ceramics]

Provenance: Throckmorton Fine Art, Inc. (smaller accompanied by receipt dated May 15, 2014 for $1,500); The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

loss to paint, surface accretion, scattered cracks and chips to surfaces, non lidded example with chip to base, lidded example with chips to rim and hairline crack to body