A Chinese white jade carved libation cup, dating from the 18th century. An oval shaped cup carved smooth on all sides with two long handles along the sides incised with archaistic dragon motif, Gently sloping walls even and masterful. standing on a slightly raised oval foot.
L. 3 5/8" (9.2 cm)
Provenance: collection of Raymond G. Hill (1900-1981) and Ruth M.Hill (1908-1981),likely acquired in China in the 1930-1960s, thence by descent Ray and Ruth Hill lived in China in the 1930s and 1960s when Ray was vice president at Citibank Asia Pacific
Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution images

Condition: in good condition overall with natural inclusion

Tenmoku Auctions Inc. attempts to catalog every lot correctly and will attempt to point out any defects, but will not be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. We encourage you to thoroughly examine the property before bidding. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Tenmoku Auctions Inc.