White jade horn-shaped cup with a dragon’s head (觥/rhyton) - Lot 221

Lot n° 221
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4000 - 6000 EUR
White jade horn-shaped cup with a dragon’s head (觥/rhyton) - Lot 221
White jade horn-shaped cup with a dragon’s head (觥/rhyton) Carved from a single piece of white jade, this horn-shaped cup, known as a gong (觥), is inspired by ancient Chinese ritual vessels. Hollowed out on the inside to hold wine, it features a finely carved dragon’s head at the top. The base is adorned with a relief design of dragons and clouds, while the outer walls are decorated with chilong (螭龙) carved in relief, accompanied by a bone pedestal carved with wave motifs Probably from the 18th century; dimensions: 11 × 7.7 × 3.6 cm. In perfect condition
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