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THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE NEW YORK COLLECTOR
A LAVENDER-GLAZED ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A LAVENDER-GLAZED ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The square flaring cup is modeled in relief with kui dragons clambering over the sides, with one peering over the mouth rim, above shallowly carved decoration of broad leaves and a band of stylized masks, all under a thick bluish-lavender glaze.
4 3/4 in. (12 cm.) high
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The square flaring cup is modeled in relief with kui dragons clambering over the sides, with one peering over the mouth rim, above shallowly carved decoration of broad leaves and a band of stylized masks, all under a thick bluish-lavender glaze.
4 3/4 in. (12 cm.) high
Provenance
Christie’s New York, 2 December 1985, lot 309.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist