A JADE AND RUSSETT ‘QILONG’ LIBATION CUP, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

h cm 5,6 x l cm 12

Oval-shaped is encircled by two finely carved qilong dragons that join together to form the handle. Their elegantly rendered tails extend along one side of the vessel. The jade, of celadon tone, displays light russet inclusions and natural mottling.

明  青白玉螭龙双耳杯