Lot Essay
The unusual material is possibly a rare variety of nephrite from Siberia.
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INDIA, 1675-1725
Details
A CARVED JADE CUP
INDIA, 1675-1725
The handle delicately carved with leaf patterns around the edges, the foot carved in the shape of a flowerhead in low relief
3 7/8 ins. (9.9 cm.) long; 2 ¾ ins. (7 cm.) wide; 1 in. (2.6 cm.) high
INDIA, 1675-1725
The handle delicately carved with leaf patterns around the edges, the foot carved in the shape of a flowerhead in low relief
3 7/8 ins. (9.9 cm.) long; 2 ¾ ins. (7 cm.) wide; 1 in. (2.6 cm.) high
Exhibited
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.89, no.59
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, pp.106-07, no. 57
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.126, no.60
de Young Legion of Honor, San Francisco 2018, p. 69, no. 17
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, pp.106-07, no. 57
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.126, no.60
de Young Legion of Honor, San Francisco 2018, p. 69, no. 17
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Rahul Kadakia