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)
-
Materials and Techniques:StoneGlazed,Hand-Crafted
-
Place of Origin:China
-
Period:Early 20th Century
-
Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
-
Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
-
Seller Location:Bishop’s Stortford, GB
-
Reference Number:Seller: OR23229 Seller: LU1328232371562
Reviews (0)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.