SOLD WITHOUT RESERVEA CHINESE ARCHAISTIC SPINACH-GREEN JADE GUANG-FORM LIBATION CUP AND COVER,20TH CENTURY modeled after a Shang dynasty bronze ritual wine vessel form, the rounded body of oval section set over a waisted foot and rising to an elongated S-shaped mouth rim, the elevated end of the mouth extending to form the spout, the opposite end carved in openwork with an integral beast-form loop handle, the cover with a conforming S-curved lower rim and culminating in a bestial head above the spout with bovine facial features and horns and snail-like antennae, the stone a variegated spinach green with areas of russet, wood stand. 3 pieces.height 6 1/8 in.; 15.5 cmCondition ReportSmall nicks and chips to the edges, natural fissures in the stone, otherwise in overall good condition. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
SOLD WITHOUT RESERVEA CHINESE ARCHAISTIC SPINACH-GREEN JADE GUANG-FORM LIBATION CUP AND COVER,20TH CENTURY modeled after a Shang dynasty bronze ritual wine vessel form, the rounded body of oval section set over a waisted foot and rising to an elongated S-shaped mouth rim, the elevated end of the mouth extending to form the spout, the opposite end carved in openwork with an integral beast-form loop handle, the cover with a conforming S-curved lower rim and culminating in a bestial head above the spout with bovine facial features and horns and snail-like antennae, the stone a variegated spinach green with areas of russet, wood stand. 3 pieces.height 6 1/8 in.; 15.5 cmCondition ReportSmall nicks and chips to the edges, natural fissures in the stone, otherwise in overall good condition. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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