Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #75

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”

Estimate: $600 - $800

Hammer Price: $750

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

Dimensions: 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

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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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