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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
A SPINACH-GREEN JADE TWO-HANDLED 'CHILONG' CUP
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A SPINACH-GREEN JADE TWO-HANDLED 'CHILONG' CUP
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The cup is carved and pierced with a pair of chilong clambering over the mouth rim, forming the handles. The stone is of a dark green tone with black speckled inclusions throughout.
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) wide
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The cup is carved and pierced with a pair of chilong clambering over the mouth rim, forming the handles. The stone is of a dark green tone with black speckled inclusions throughout.
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
Brought to you by
Samantha Yuen