SONG DYNASTY (AD 960-1279)

Details

A RARE YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE CUP STAND
SONG DYNASTY (AD 960-1279)
The hollowed cup stand is incised at the incurved rim with a band of C-scrolls repeated as an outer border on the integral 'saucer' which is raised on a shallow, spreading pedestal foot. The semi-translucent, greenish-yellow stone has areas of russet color.
4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) diam., cloth box

Provenance

William S. Arnett Collection, Atlanta, Georgia, acquired prior to 1971.

Exhibited

On loan: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, September 1973 to September 1980.

Brought to you by

Olivia Hamilton

asianartny@christies.com +1 212 636 2180

Lot Essay

It is rare to find a cup stand of this shape made from jade as most are either lacquer, stoneware or porcelain, and range in date from the Song to Ming dynasty. For a brown lacquer example of Song date, see the example sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 3047. The function of the bowl stand is very similar to that of a saucer. As steaming bowls of tea had no handles, they were placed on stands when served, so as not to burn the fingers of the recipient, and also to provide a stable support for bowls which often have a small foot.

More from Fine Chinese Jade Carvings from Private Collections

View All