ID 493053
Lot 630 | A PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC FOOTED CUP AND COVER
Estimate value
$ 50 000 – 70 000
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 16TH-18TH CENTURY
The cylindrical cup is raised on three animal mask supports and is carved around the deep sides with a dragon and a phoenix confronted amidst a ground of small comma spirals that incorporates two small chilong and a taotie mask above the tabbed, ring handle, all below a narrow, decorative border. The cover is carved with addorsed, stylized birds between three small animals carved in high relief, all surrounding a circular handle with ropetwist border. The semi-translucent stone has some some opaque white and pale brown markings.
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high
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