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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG’ LIBATION CUP
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG’ LIBATION CUP
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The cup is well carved to the exterior in relief with a stylised archaistic motif against a leiwen ground. The handle is formed by a large chilong dragon climbing up the sides with its head perched on the mouth rim. The stone is of a semi-translucent white tone with areas of russet inclusions
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) wide, stand
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The cup is well carved to the exterior in relief with a stylised archaistic motif against a leiwen ground. The handle is formed by a large chilong dragon climbing up the sides with its head perched on the mouth rim. The stone is of a semi-translucent white tone with areas of russet inclusions
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) wide, stand
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