A PALE CELADON JADE TWIN-HANDLED CUP AND STAND
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A PALE CELADON JADE TWIN-HANDLED CUP AND STAND

MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

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A PALE CELADON JADE TWIN-HANDLED CUP AND STAND
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The exterior of the cup is carved with four large flower heads with leafy branches, with the handles shaped in the form of dragons. The stone is of a pale tone. The stand is decorated to the top with further floral sprays, surrounded by a key-fret border. The stone is of a pale greyish-white tone with minor russet inclusions.
6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) wide
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