Lot Essay
The models for this vessel were bamboo and rhinoceros horn libation cups carved in the 17th and 18th century.
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QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Details
A RARE WHITE JADE 'PRUNUS TRUNK ' LIBATION CUP
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The deep cup with irregular sides carved at a prunus tree trunk issuing flowering branches, with a chilong clinging to the rim forming a handle to one side and with two smaller chilong opposite, the milky-white material with dark russet inclusions
4 3/4 in. (11.5 cm.) high
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The deep cup with irregular sides carved at a prunus tree trunk issuing flowering branches, with a chilong clinging to the rim forming a handle to one side and with two smaller chilong opposite, the milky-white material with dark russet inclusions
4 3/4 in. (11.5 cm.) high
Provenance
An American private collection, acquired in the 1970's
Brought to you by
Aster Ng
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