Carved in high relief with sinuous 'chi' dragons clambering on the body and top rim as handles,the body of the cup further carved with archaistic bands,supported on elaborately carved wood stand in the form of intertwined tree branches. 18th century,Qing Dynasty period.

Height: 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm) Width: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)

Provenance: Property from an important Northern California collection

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