TWO GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC CUPS


The smaller, Ming dynasty, of inverted bell form with flared walls tapering toward the lip grasped by two undercut horned beast-form handles, the matrix of translucent gray-green with cloudy white and faint gray inclusions; the larger, 19th century, of cylindrical form tapering sharply inward above a tall foot ring, the handle undercut as a dragon crawling up the exterior walls encircled with successive bands of taotie masks, dragons facing whorl roundels and cicadas, the stone of pale olive green tone with russet staining; the smaller of inverted bell form with flared walls tapering toward the lip grasped by two undercut horned beast-form handles, the matrix of translucent gray-green with cloudy white and faint gray inclusions, two wood stands and a cover.The larger 3 7/8in (9.7cm) high (5).
|明/十九世紀 青玉雕仿古紋盃兩件Provenance:A San Francisco Couple