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Han dynasty rare archaic jade libation cup; the vessel of tapering form; all supported by a seated phoenix with heads turning backwards; decorated with chilong dragon cresting the rear mouth rim; the cup of the jade of white tone with russet suffusions; H: 14 cm, L: 16 cm, W: 10 cm, 2071 grams
Provenance: Local collector purchased in Japan the year of 1973