AN UNUSUAL SOAPSTONE CUP
18TH CENTURY
AN UNUSUAL SOAPSTONE CUP 18TH CENTURY Of tapering rectangular form with indented corners, the deep sides well carved in relief on two sides with two dragons with foliated tails that are interlocked beneath the mythical beast handle, with similar interlocking foliate scrolls on the opposite side, all reserved on a ground of finely incised waves below a narrow foliate scroll band, raised on a waisted foot of conforming outline, with gilt-metal liner 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm.) across handle
AN UNUSUAL SOAPSTONE CUP
18TH CENTURY
AN UNUSUAL SOAPSTONE CUP 18TH CENTURY Of tapering rectangular form with indented corners, the deep sides well carved in relief on two sides with two dragons with foliated tails that are interlocked beneath the mythical beast handle, with similar interlocking foliate scrolls on the opposite side, all reserved on a ground of finely incised waves below a narrow foliate scroll band, raised on a waisted foot of conforming outline, with gilt-metal liner 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm.) across handle
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