Chinese Jade Cong with Taotie Masks, Ming or Qing

Archaic style Chinese carved jade Cong decorated with taotie masks along the corners, likely Ming. Masks of this style of carving are much more common in the 17th and 19th centuries and largely unknow

Chinese Ming/Qing Jade Archaic Bi Disc 3.25''. Relief carved with taotie archaic masks. It has some slight edge chipping. 14th to 18th century, Ming or Qing dynasty.

Of cylindrical form with square projections on four corners, each corner carved with registers of stylized taotie masks comprising twin bands of parallel grooves and circular eyes, the stone in a mott

Of cylindrical form with square projections on four corners, each corner carved with registers of stylized taotie masks, the stone in a mottled yellow-brown tone with russet inclusions. 8 inch L; 3 in

Ming/Qing dynasty, archaic stylish jade Cong beads. The white jade is 4cm longGood condition Provenance: Private collection of Nottingham

A Chinese green and brown jade carving of a taotie mask dating from the Ming dynasty or earlier. Dimensions are: 1 3/4 inches tall X 2 1/4 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It

celadon jade of squared flaring shape with archaistic taotie mask carving, serrated ridges, with cylindrical interior, on a wooden stand and in a fitted display box h. 4 w. 1-3/8 d. 1-3/8 in. overall:

A CHINESE QING DYNASTY CARVED JADE SCROLL WEIGHT carved with taotie mask heads and motifs. 10 cm x 4.25 cm.

Flattened Gu Form with writhing dragon wrapped around the top, five-toed, in pursuit of a flaming pearl, carved in reticulated high relief. The lower half is covered in archaic firm taotie masks, rais

A Chinese jade gu vase dating from the Ming dynasty etched with banana leaf bands on the neck and foot and taotie masks on the body. Dimensions are: 7 1/2 inches tall X 3 inches wide, 19.05 cm X 7.62

Qing dynasty The first decorated in low relief with an inscription, the second featuring a band of taotie masks, the third carved in openwork with opposing chilong. Widest: 3 7/16in.

Chinese Ming Jade Scabbard Slide 4''x1.25''. A carved mottled pale green jade with grain patter and taotie masks at ends. Some slight edge wear. 15th to 17th century, Ming dynasty. (5)

Chinese, Ming dynasty. Dark spinach green to black with mask detail to each corner, typical of the Neolithic carving.H. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.), Dia. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

A 17TH/18TH CENTURY CHINESE MUTTON JADE LIBATION CUP Ming/Qing, modelled with a dragon mask head handle. 10 cm wide.

Group of five jade carvings, including two archaic cong, a stylized cicada, a stylized ring carved with taotie mask to both sides, and a stylized daring with its sinuous body forming a c curve. 1.42in

Chinese Ming/Qing Archaic Gu Bronze Vessel 10.25''x5.5''. A dark natural patina bronze archaistic beaker vessel with taotie mask motifs. Missing chip to bottom edge and bottom plate is loose. 16th to

Intricate carving of a dragon with ancient Taotie Mask motif. Probably a scholars object. Age uncertain but quality is undeniable. Based on form and color could be Ming Dynasty. Some earth adhesions e

Chinese Jade Plaque. Chinese jade plaque possibly from the Qing dynasty, (or earlier period) depicting a taotie mask with two stylized phoenix heads above. The entire piece carved in an elaborately sy

2 Chinese Ming / Early Qing Bronze Incense Burners; the first Ming Dynasty (or earlier), in an ovoid shape on 4 animal head feet, the sides cast with 4 Taotie Masks and an archaistic border, now with

The circular bangle incised with taotie masks and archaic scrolls and bosses, the stone in a variegated celadon and black tone. 3.4inch outer diameter, 2.5inch inner diameter.

White Jade Sculptural Form Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) Of an archaistic central panel depicting a taotie mask design, with two mythical (guardian lions) beasts on either side, converging at the t

Archaistic Chinese carved spinach jade covered censer; the flattened globular body flanked by a flared handle at each side; showing taotie masks amid scrolling animal forms, rendered in light relief;

Nice Chinese carved celadon jade flask, Qing Dynasty or later (19th/20th c.), pale green jade, the flattened vasiform container with relief carved Taotie mask banding, on custom hardwood stand, 5"h x

Lozenge-shaped body with a finely hollowed interior, carved with a stylized taotie mask to either side under a banana leaf collar and two upright handles. Qing dynasty. H. 10.6cm (4 1/4 in.)