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a white flower shaped bowl sitting on top of a black tablea close up of a white bowl on a black surfacean image of a white bowl with a flower on a black backgroundan image of a small white flower on a black backgroundan image of a white flower shaped bowl on a black surfacean image of a white flower sitting on top of a black tablea white vase sitting on top of a table next to a black backgroundan image of a white flower shaped bowl on a black backgrounda close up of a metal object on a black surfacea close up of a bunch of flowers on a black backgrounda gold flower brooch on a black surfacean image of a white jade figurine on a black backgrounda close up of a carved white bird on a black backgrounda white bird shaped object on a black surface
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221 - White jade horn-shaped cup with a dragon’s head (觥/rhyton)
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
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Description
White jade horn-shaped cup with a dragon’s head (觥/rhyton) Carved from a single piece of white jade, this horn-shaped cup, known as a gong (觥), is inspired by ancient Chinese ritual vessels. Hollowed out inside to hold wine, it features a finely carved dragon’s head at the top. The base is adorned with a relief design of dragons and clouds, whilst the outer walls are decorated with chilong (螭龙) carved in relief, accompanied by a bone plinth carved with wave motifs Probably from the 18th century, dimensions: 11 × 7.7 × 3.6 cm. In perfect condition
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About the sale DE SPILLIAERT AND DE SMET IN GABON, VIA CHINA Khnopff, Mortier, Picasso • Old Master paintings • Chinese bronzes and porcelain • Kota reliquary • Jewellery • Antique weapons
Auction location
Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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Hugo Sanchez
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