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拍品專文
It is rare to find a cup stand of this shape made from jade as most are either lacquer, stoneware or porcelain, and range in date from the Song to Ming dynasty. For a brown lacquer example of Song date, see the example sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 3047. The function of the bowl stand is very similar to that of a saucer. As steaming bowls of tea had no handles, they were placed on stands when served, so as not to burn the fingers of the recipient, and also to provide a stable support for bowls which often have a small foot.