Chinese Hand Carved Tigers Eye Stone Libation Cup with Dragon
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.
Height 14cm, Width 14cm, Depth 4.5cm
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