Lot Essay
A similar example, almost certainly the pair to the present, was sold in Hong Kong, 27 October 1993, lot 489
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A FINE AND VERY RARE WHITE JADE LOTUS CUP
QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The deep narrow vessel with an undulating scalloped rim and carved around the body with naturalistic veins, the stem curling around the base to form a stand, the stone of an even pale tone (small rim polishes)--2 1/2in. (6.4cm.) high
QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The deep narrow vessel with an undulating scalloped rim and carved around the body with naturalistic veins, the stem curling around the base to form a stand, the stone of an even pale tone (small rim polishes)--2 1/2in. (6.4cm.) high