Description: Transparent rock crystal with natural inclusions
China, 18th / early 19th century
Carved in classical libation cup shape this rock crystal vessel features a figural handle in shape of a powerful chilong dragon. The mythical creature is clinging onto the rim of the cup and its riven tail stretches along the body of the cup to both sides. The outer body of the vessel is incised with an archaistic pattern.
Rock crystal objects were highly sought after by Qing Dynasty literati who referred to the material as ‘water turned to stone’.
Shape: Libation cup shape with figural handle, accentuated foot rim
Dimensions: 8 cm (height), 12 cm (length)
Condition: One chip to upper rim with a 35 mm. stress line resulting from it, fine hand patina
Provenance: Austrian Private collection
清代“螭龍”執柄水晶仿古杯
上部邊緣有一道近35mm長的裂縫,從而出現壓力綫,包漿細膩
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