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Chinese Hand Carved Tigers Eye Stone Libation Cup with Dragon
$774.29
£565
€659.16
CA$1,060.58
A$1,179.60
CHF 615.95
MX$14,354.44
NOK 7,866.61
SEK 7,377.49
DKK 4,919.60
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A fine antique/vintage Chinese carved tigers eye stone libation cup supported by a dragon and dating from the early 20th century or possibly earlier. The hard stone cup is carved from a single piece of stone with a carved upper vessel of flattened form with a curved top edge with a pouring lip narrowing down and supported on a well detailed dragon carved in relief. A loop with a hanging ring is carved below the pouring edge. The cup has a silky lustrous appearance with contrasting veining running through the body of the vessel with a flat cut base. The libation cup is not marked.
Provenance: acquired in the British Art Market.
In excellent condition.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop's Stortford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: OR23229 1stDibs: LU1328232371562
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