A RARE PALE BEIGE AND RUSSET JADE ARCHAISTIC GONG-FORM VESSEL AND COVER18TH-19TH CENTURYThe pouring vessel is carved in shallow relief on either side of the body with a large archaistic phoenix below a smaller phoenix. The vessel is set on one end with a loop handle emerging from the head of a mythical beast and is raised on a splayed foot carved with phoenixes. The fitted cover is modeled as a beast with a rounded head and a pair of horns flanking the notched spine, and is carved with a taotie mask and other archaistic details in shallow relief. The stone is of a light beige tone with russet inclusions.7 in. (17.7 cm.) wide