A fine Chinese pale celadon jade two-handled cup 18th/19th century, the U-shaped body carved in shallow relief to one side with a pair of quails perched upon rockwork amidst lotus and orchid, to the other with exotic long-tailed birds above peony and aster, the openwork foliate handles with loose rings, raised on a short foot, with an intricately carved reticulated hardwood five-legged stand, 12.5cm. (2)

Cf. American Art Galleries, Illustrated Catalogue of The Remarkable Collection of The Imperial Prince Kung of China, no.122 for another example of a marriage bowl.

十八/十九世紀  青白玉雕錦上添花銜環杯