LATE MING DYNASTY
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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE RHYTON CUP
late ming dynasty
Of flattened tapering form with one end of the rim flaring widely, the foot carved as the head of a Buddhistic lion with broad prominent nose and bulging eyes above its bared fangs, the body of the vessel undecorated except for two incised S-scrolls, one making good use of a russet natural flaw, the pale green stone mottled with russet skin and some veins
5in. (12cm.) high, wood stand, fitted box
late ming dynasty
Of flattened tapering form with one end of the rim flaring widely, the foot carved as the head of a Buddhistic lion with broad prominent nose and bulging eyes above its bared fangs, the body of the vessel undecorated except for two incised S-scrolls, one making good use of a russet natural flaw, the pale green stone mottled with russet skin and some veins
5in. (12cm.) high, wood stand, fitted box