A RARE SMALL SHELL-PINK SOAPSTONE WINE CUP

18TH/19TH CENTURY

Details

A RARE SMALL SHELL-PINK SOAPSTONE WINE CUP
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The semi-translucent stone carved in high relief around the sides with the baxian (Eight Daoist Immortals) standing on a band of clouds
1 15/16 in. (5 cm.) diam., box

Provenance

Shuisongshi Shanfang Collection.
Mary and George Bloch Collection; Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 23 October 2005, lot 123.

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Lot Essay

This exquisite small cup appears to be unique in both design and in the unusual soft orange-beige coloration of the stone. The Eight Daoist Immortals represent five mythical and three historical individuals with magical powers which can be used to intercede on behalf of mortals.

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