THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A CELADON JADE LOTUS-HEAD STEM-CUP
MING DYNASTY
Details
A CELADON JADE LOTUS-HEAD STEM-CUP
ming dynasty
Carved around the thin flaring sides with three layers of petals, supported on the tall spreading foot embellished with a raised ring above incised inverted leaves, the translucent stone with paler and russet natural flaws and inclusions, minute extremity chips
4in. (10cm.) high, wood stand
ming dynasty
Carved around the thin flaring sides with three layers of petals, supported on the tall spreading foot embellished with a raised ring above incised inverted leaves, the translucent stone with paler and russet natural flaws and inclusions, minute extremity chips
4in. (10cm.) high, wood stand
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Clark
Exhibited
Royal Academy Exhibition of Chinese Art, Burlington House, 1935-6, no.2819