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18TH CENTURY
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A WHITE JADE OCTAGONAL 'CHILONG' CUP
18TH CENTURY
The cup is carved with slightly curved sides and is flanked by two chilong as handles, each paw grasping the sides of the cup and the tail trailing behind.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide, across the handles, wood stand
18TH CENTURY
The cup is carved with slightly curved sides and is flanked by two chilong as handles, each paw grasping the sides of the cup and the tail trailing behind.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide, across the handles, wood stand
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.