Chinese Guangxu Vase Cover Hardstone Archaic Green Beast Mask Handles Qing 19thC

🌟 Product Details 🆔 Inventory Code INV2844 Ⓜ️ Material Hardstone 🏳️ Origin China 🏛️ Period Guangxu – 19th Century 🅂 Subject Archaic Beast Mask (Taotie) with relief handles 🏷️ Marked Unmarked 📜 Description This Chinese Hardstone vase with cover dates to the Qing Dynasty, Guangxu period. The body is carved in an archaic revival style, featuring a prominent Beast Mask (Taotie) motif to both sides, flanked by stylised relief handles. The stone displays a rich green tone with natural inclusions, age-related wear, and surface variations consistent with 19th century workmanship. The original fitted cover is present. Collector’s Notes: Archaistic designs were highly popular during the late Qing Dynasty, inspired by ancient bronze ritual vessels. Hardstone carvings of this type were prized for their tactile quality, symbolic motifs, and scholarly associations, making them desirable to collectors of Chinese works of art. 🔍 Condition FAIR ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) – Surface wear, inclusions, and age-related losses visible; natural stone imperfections and small chips. FAIR/RESTORED ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) – COVER -  Finial glued cracked. Please review the photos carefully for more details. 📐 Sizes Height Approx. 14.5 cm Width Approx. 6 cm Depth 3 cm 🛒 Thanks for stopping by! Check out my store for more rare finds!