A PALE GREYISH-GREEN AND RUSSET JADE ARCHAISTIC 'CHILONG' CUP MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY The cup is carved and pierced to either side with a sinuous chilong in high relief and is delicately incised to the body with a band of archaistic taotie on a ground of stylised 'C'-scroll. The stone is of a mottled greyish-celadon tone, with areas of creamy brown and enhanced russet inclusions. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high
A PALE GREYISH-GREEN AND RUSSET JADE ARCHAISTIC 'CHILONG' CUP MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY The cup is carved and pierced to either side with a sinuous chilong in high relief and is delicately incised to the body with a band of archaistic taotie on a ground of stylised 'C'-scroll. The stone is of a mottled greyish-celadon tone, with areas of creamy brown and enhanced russet inclusions. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high
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