A WHITISH JADE TWO-HANDLED CUP

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Details

A WHITISH JADE TWO-HANDLED CUP
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The deep, rounded sides flare toward the rim and are carved with four flower sprigs that are interrupted by the pair of dragon-form handles. The translucent stone is of very pale greenish-white color and has a high polish.
4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) across handles, wood stand

Provenance

Lizzadro Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired prior to 1960.

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Lot Essay

A cup of this type with similar dragon handles, also dated to the Ming dynasty, in the Qing Court collection, is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum - 41 - Jadeware (II), Hong Kong, 1995, p. 251, no. 194.

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