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MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
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A WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' CUP-STAND
MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
The stand is of rectangular shape with canted corners. The top is deeply carved with two confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl, surrounding a central circular recess to house a cup. The stone is of an even tone with some lighter mottling.
6.3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) wide
MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
The stand is of rectangular shape with canted corners. The top is deeply carved with two confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl, surrounding a central circular recess to house a cup. The stone is of an even tone with some lighter mottling.
6.3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) wide
Special notice
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