Rare pourer - Celadon jade - China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Rare cup with a handle and a spout, made of antique Chinese jade, Ming period, resting on a wooden base (probably subsequently added) . Superb quality of manufacture. Very beautiful and rare object. I have carried out a hardness test by trying to cut into the sculpture with a small knife; the test confirms it is made of jade and not serpentine. Measurements: 10. 3 × 5. 5 × 4 cm. Two small dents on the cup, a dent on the edge of the wooden base (the defects are documented in the photos) , in good condition overall keeping in mind the age of the object. Tracked and insured shipping.
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Rare cup with a handle and a spout, made of antique Chinese jade, Ming period, resting on a wooden base (probably subsequently added) . Superb quality of manufacture. Very beautiful and rare object. I have carried out a hardness test by trying to cut into the sculpture with a small knife; the test confirms it is made of jade and not serpentine. Measurements: 10. 3 × 5. 5 × 4 cm. Two small dents on the cup, a dent on the edge of the wooden base (the defects are documented in the photos) , in good condition overall keeping in mind the age of the object. Tracked and insured shipping.