A RARE ARCHAISTIC JADE 'CHILONG' LIBATION CUP SONG DYNASTY (...

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£20,000

A RARE ARCHAISTIC JADE 'CHILONG' LIBATION CUP
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
螭龙仿古褐玉杯 宋 
of flattened cylindrical form, deftly carved with a wide band of archaistic scrolls, within two further smaller twisted rope bands, the handle in the form of a chilong-dragon, on a later wooden base
16cm high

PROVENANCE: From a Prominent Private European Collection, acquired from Sydney L. Moss, London
Ex Robert Charles Bruce, MC, Collection (1898-1953)

EXHIBITION: Victoria & Albert Museum, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages, May-June 1975, No. 317

Oriental Ceramic Society, 1948, No. 91

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Good overall condition and appearance. There are some old and very minor rim nicks.