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A SPINACH GREEN JADE LOTUS LEAF-FORM LIBATION CUP

QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

The cup is carved in imitation of a rhinoceros horn libation cup as a lotus leaf with
undulating edges borne atop craggy rock that forms the base, from which also rise
entwined stems of budding lotus blossoms. The exterior is further carved and pierced in
high relief with a lotus pond scene; including two mandarin ducks holding together a
sprig of lotus in their beaks, egrets perched on branches catching fish and a crab.
7 in. (18 cm.) long, box

HK$400,000-600,000 US$52,000-78,000

PROVENANCE

A French private collection, acquired circa 2007

清十八 / 十九世紀 碧玉仿犀角蓮池鴛鴦紋盃

來源
法國私人收藏，入藏於 2007 年左右

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