Asian Art I - 17th May 2016
Lot 141
A SMALL CHINESE IMPERIAL WHITE JADE U-SHAPED CUP SIX CHARACTER QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD...
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £3500
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Description
A SMALL CHINESE IMPERIAL WHITE JADE U-SHAPED CUP
SIX CHARACTER QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1736-95
The deep gently-flaring body raised on a short ring foot, carved in relief to the exterior with lingzhi fungus, with leafy tendrils extending around the base and a single bat in flight, 7cm high.
Provenance: the property of a Lady of title.