A Chinese archaistic nephrite beaker vase (Gu).
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The raised mid section carved with taotie divided by vertical flanges and pierced descending dragons at the corners, the flaring neck with kui dragons and stiff leaves. The stone of pale brown tones with natural flaws andd brown inclusions. Height 23 cm.
Chip restuck, minor fritts. Inclusions and natural cracks to the stone. Wooden stand accompanies the piece.
Provenance
The Oldertz Collection. Purchased at Christie's, June 13 1990, lot no 459.
The Oldertz Collection. Carl Oldertz (1924-2006), was a M.D.h.c. and a Director of a Swedish Insurance Company, Stockholm.
Carl was a passionate collector, who built his collection over the decades. In the 1970’s he started to focus his interest in objects from Asia, mainly Chinese Antiques and Works of Art. He was very much an academic collector who strived to acquire pieces from different epoques and constantly sought after more knowledge about the pieces, the techniques and their history. His broad interest in Chinese culture and history together with his curiosity led him to visit many private collections and museums around the world.