Chinese Warring States Rock Crystal Vessel

Warring States Period, 475-221 BC or later. A shallow rock crystal dish, ellipsoidal in plan with basal ring, lateral flange handles. See Chow, R., Sparkling Splendours: The Art of Ancient Chinese Carvings on Rock Crystal and Agate, the Taoshi Zhai Collection, Hong Kong: The Art Museum, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000, no.220, p.209, for similar. 54 grams, 80mm (3"). From an important London W1, gallery; previously acquired 1970s-1980s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10657-174287.
Condition Report: Fine condition, cracked.