A CARVED ARCHAISTIC ROCK CRYSTAL VASE AND COVERQING DYNASTY (1644-1911)The vase is of flattened baluster form carved with a band of taotie masks, and the waisted neck with a band of overlapping pendent blades divided by a pair of elephant-head handles suspending loose rings, all supported on a short spreading foot. The domed cover with a band of ruyi clouds surmounted by a knop finial, the edges of the rim and cover encircled by keyfret borders.8 11/16 in. (22.2 cm.) high, wood box