A TRANSLUCENT GRAY JADE MELON-FORM CUP, MING DYNASTY, of oval outline, the lobed body raised on a quatrefoil foot, carved to one side atop the loop handle with a ribbon-tied yinyang symbol and carved in the center of the interior with a lanca character, the translucent stone of pale gray color suffused with fine black inclusions, stand; together with a small lingzhi-form jade box and cover, 17th century, the top carved of russet color, the base of greenish-gray color, wood stand; and a small buff jade circular covered box, carved on the cover with a peony sprig--melon-form cup 5¼ in. long (3)