MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Compare the similar grey-green jade cup, raised on tripod supports and with ring handle, carved around the sides with similar decoration, illustrated by J. Rawson in Chinese Jades throughout the ages, The Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1975, pp. 99-100, no. 322, where it is dated 13th-15th century. Another similarly decorated cup raised on three mask-form supports and with related ring handle, p. 116, no. 387, is dated 17th-18th century. All of these cups have a thick-walled body and a thick ring handle. Two other cups with similar design on the sides, but with different handles, are also illustrated, nos. 323 and 324, which are dated 13th-15th century.