A CHINESE HETIAN JADE CHILONG TWIN HANDLED CUP

拍品描述

Carved from creamy pale Hetian nephrite streaked with soft russet natural inclusions, this faceted octagonal wine cup is fitted with a pair of fully sculpted chilong dragon handles curving outward from each rim side. A relief chilong winds across the exterior wall with fluid coiled scroll limbs, rendered in smooth rounded three-dimensional carving. The stone bears a warm mellow polished patina from centuries of gentle handling. Balanced, elegant and rich in auspicious dragon symbolism, it stands as a refined jade drinking vessel sought after by collectors of classical Chinese hardstone works.

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