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FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF THE COUNTESSE DE BERGEYCK, BELGIUM, ACQUIRED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1953 (LOTS 1272-1276 INCLUSIVE)
AN ARCHAISTIC MOTTLED PALE GREY JADE CUP
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
AN ARCHAISTIC MOTTLED PALE GREY JADE CUP
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The cylindrical cup is carved to the sides with a horizontal band of stylised dragons upon a key-fret ground. The rim is carved with a further key-fret pattern band. The side is carved with a dragon-head and scroll handle. The base is carved with two characters 'Yong Bao, translating 'Eternal Treasure'. The stone is of a mottled grey tone with dark grey inclusions.
2.3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The cylindrical cup is carved to the sides with a horizontal band of stylised dragons upon a key-fret ground. The rim is carved with a further key-fret pattern band. The side is carved with a dragon-head and scroll handle. The base is carved with two characters 'Yong Bao, translating 'Eternal Treasure'. The stone is of a mottled grey tone with dark grey inclusions.
2.3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of the Countesse de Bergeyck, Belgium.
Acquired prior to February 1953.
Acquired prior to February 1953.
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