California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 50 
AN AMBER CARVED 'DRAGONS' LIBATION CUP    清 琥珀雕螭龍酒杯 重76克


  • Dimension: L: 3 1/8 in (8 cm) H: 3 in (7.6 cm) Weight: 76 g
  • Estimate From: $4500
  • Estimate To: $5000

Finely carved on the sides with two smaller dragons climbing on the patterned surface towards the rim, a larger dragon with head turned around carved in open work acts as the handle, the rim and base with scrolling key-fret patterns. The amber of dark red color with translucency. Qing Dynasty period