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Four jade carvings, Han dynasty and later
comprising a white jade model of two catfish carved with their bodies intertwining -- 1 3/8in. (3.5cm.) wide; a russet jade libation cup, with mythical beast-head handle, raised on three supports, carved in relief with taotie-masks separated by flanges; a celadon jade model of a woven basket, wood stand; and a calcified jade model of a cicada -- 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) high max. (4)
comprising a white jade model of two catfish carved with their bodies intertwining -- 1 3/8in. (3.5cm.) wide; a russet jade libation cup, with mythical beast-head handle, raised on three supports, carved in relief with taotie-masks separated by flanges; a celadon jade model of a woven basket, wood stand; and a calcified jade model of a cicada -- 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) high max. (4)
Provenance
The libation cup - Christies South Kensington lot 175, 20/6/2002.
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