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PROPERTY FROM A EUROPEAN COLLECTION
2973
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG’ LIBATION CUP
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The cup is well carved to the exterior in relief with a stylised archaistic motif against a
leiwen ground. The handle is formed by a large chilong dragon climbing up the sides with
its head perched on the mouth rim. The stone is of a semi-translucent white tone with
areas of russet inclusions.
3 æ in. (9.5 cm.) wide, stand
HK$320,000-500,000 US$41,000-65,000
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