Chinese Palmwood Chilong Libation Cup
A Chinese carved Palmwood libation cup, probably antique, the shaped cup carved with three chilongs to the exterior, standing on three feet. Height 12 cm
Floral Chinese Horn Libation Cup
Chinese horn libation cup. Floral decoration. Height 6 cm, length 13 cm
Lotus Leaf Horn Cup
A Chinese horn libation cup, carved and moulded to replicate the leaves of a lotus flower. 14.5 x 10.5 x 7 cm
Horn Pagoda Cup with Landscape Carvings
A horn libation cup carved with pagodas and landscape, 8 cm high
Dragon Horn Cup on Leaf Feet Stand
A tall horn libation cup, carved in relief and intaglio with dragons, bats and archaic style mythical beasts to the surface of the cup, raised on three leaf shaped feet. Height 16.5 cm, on oblong wooden stand
Lotus Horn Cup with Fret Borders
A horn libation cup carved in low relief to either side with designs of lotus flowers framed by borders of square fret design, a narrow loop handle issues from the back, designed to affix a ribbon. Height 9.5 cm
Magnolia and Prunus Rhino Horn Libation Cup
A 'Magnolia and Prunus' rhinoceros horn libation cup 17th/18th century carved as an open magnolia blossom with overlapping petals, the exterior with flowering magnolia branches on one side and blossoming prunus on the other in high and pierced relief…
Dehua Qing Dynasty Flower Libation Cup
A fine Dehua libation cup, early Qing dynasty, 17th century, in the form of an open flower, incised with five characters in grass script. 4.3 cm high, 7.6 cm wide. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 26/7/1987
Moulded Prunus Libation Cup from 18th Century
18th century libation cup. Flared from with moulded prunus. 7 cm high.
Peach Bloom Glazed Lingzhi Cup with Kangxi Mark
Chinese peach bloom glazed libation cup, 19th century, moulded in relief with lingzhi mushroom sprays, apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark to the base, wood stand. Height 8 cm
Lotus Vine Carved Bamboo Libation Cup
Chinese carved bamboo libation cup, carved with lotus & vine tendrils modern, 11 cm high, 13 cm at widest
Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup with Lotus and Fish
An 18th/19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, of deep chestnut colour, realistically carved and detailed as an unfurling lotus leaf supported within a framework of stalks of lotus blossoms and leaves, seeding millet, arrowhead and bulrush…
Blanc de Chine Libation Cup with Animal and Floral Decoration
A blanc de chine libation cup, decorated with animal and floral decoration & collection sticker. Height 5 x 9 cm
Qianlong Lotus Leaf Rhino Horn Libation with Bird Carving
A Chinese carved rhinorcerous-horn libation, Qianlong four-character mark, in the form of a lotus leaf, carved around the body in high relief with a bird resting amongst a lotus pond, 7 cm high
Chinese Zitan Lotus Leaf Libation Cup
A carved Chinese zitan libation cup, in the shape of a lotus leaf supported by a branch issuing lotus root and buds, with chi-dragons climbing on both the interior and the exterior, 9.8 cm high
Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup with Archaic Bronze Form
A rare 18th/19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup in the form of an archaic bronze 'Jue' drinking vessel. Taotie monster masks above the splayed legs, key border and strap handle. The lotus petal bowl with twin fish for felicity. Some…
Chinese Horn Libation Cup with Dragon Relief Decoration
A Chinese horn libation cup, of flared form tapering to a small raised foot, with a slender strap animalistic handle, the body decorated in relief with dragon like creatures and archaistic designs between key fret and lappet borders. Height 7.5 cm
Ornate Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup with Stand
19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup entirely carved and pierced with ornate figures & animals amongst foliage, scrolling cloud to the rim. Displayed on matching carved fruitwood stand. Horn 67 cm length, 87 cm height on stand (damage…
Chinese Carved Wood Libation Cup with Scenic Decorations
A Chinese carved wood libation cup the cup is decorated with foliage, mountain and village life scenes. Height 5.5 cm. Length 10.2 cm. Width 7.5 cm
Kangxi famille verte libation cup with dragon and rabbit
A small famille verte libation cup, Kangxi Period, late 17th century, enamelled on the biscuit in green, yellow and aubergine, decorated with dragons amongst flowers, a rabbit in a medallion in the centre and four chilong dragons climbing up the outside,…
Dragon and Phoenix Horn Wine Cup
Chinese carved horn libation wine cup with dragon and phoenix detail, 9.7 cm high
Famille Rose Lotus Cup, Guangxu Period, Chinese Porcelain
A Chinese porcelain famille rose lotus shaped libation cup, possibly Guangxu period (1875-1908) Guangxu mark to verso of handle, 8.5 cm high, 14.5 cm long
Qing Dynasty Jade Libation Cup and Carvings
A small chicken bone jade libation cup, probably Qing Dynasty decorated with an archaistic design on the exterior 8.9 cm long; 4.6 cm variable together with a pale celadon jade stylised winged beast 5.3 cm high; 6.3 cm wide together with a small white and…
Dehua Libation Cups, Qing Dynasty
A collection of five Dehua libation cups, early Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, each one moulded with flowering prunus branches, one with metal mount to rim from 5.8 cm high to 8.4 cm high Sotheby's labels attached to three. Provenance: From a Private…
Mythical Animal Decorated Chinese Horn Libation Cup
A Chinese carved horn libation cup decorated with mythical animals. Height 5.5 cm, diameter 10.5 cm.
Chinese Enamel and Jade Libation Cup
An early 20th century Chinese enamel, metal and jade libation cup, the enamel bowl of lotus leaf form with coloured panelled highlights, the wire support forming the handle with attached carved pale green jade panel and a small snuff spoon end, old repair…
Carved Rhinoceros Horn Magnolia Cup
A Chinese carved rhinoceros horn 'magnolia' libation cup, 17th/ 18th century the reddish brown horn naturalistically carved as a large and spreading magnolia blossom raised on a branch issuing blossoms, the interior incised with veins rising to the…
Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine Libation Cups
A near pair of Chinese blanc de chine libation cups in the style of rhinoceros horn libation cups, each moulded to the exterior with a dragon, deer, among other animals and prunus, collection sticker to base, (a small chip to the foot of one), 7 cm and 7…
Chinese Rhino Horn Cup with Peach and Prunus Motifs
A large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, probably 17th century, carved in high relief with a figure holding a peach branch, a large fruiting peach branch on the other side, flowering prunus issuing from rock work and also inside the cup…
Qing Dynasty White Jade Libation Cup from Private Collection
A Chinese carved white jade libation cup, Qing dynasty, 10 cm, 435g. Provenance: Victoria, Private Collection, inherited from current owner's mother who purchased the piece in London
Chinese Blanc de Chine Libation Cup with Hardwood Cover
A Chinese late 19th / early 20th century blanc de chine libation cup with hardwood cover on wooden base. Height 10 cm. Provenance: E.A. Stanton estate
Chinese Horn Libation Cup with Taotie Masks and Qilong Handle
A Chinese horn libation cup, 19th century, carved in relief to the exterior with a band of taotie masks on a key-fret background, surrounded by a border of key-fret design to both the mouth and foot rim, the handle pierced with numerous intertwined qilong…
Ming Dynasty Ivory Scholar with Libation Cup
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, possibly Ming Dynasty, modelled with a downcast gaze, holding a libation cup in one hand 18.8 cm high
19th Century Rhinoceros Horn Lotus Cup
A large carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup, 19th century the full length of the horn intricately carved in the form of a deep lotus leaf, borne on a long curved stem within an openwork arrangement of further sinuous stems bearing lotus flowers…
Rhinoceros Horn Lotus Leaf Libation Cup
A rhinoceros horn 'lotus leaf' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, carved in the form of a widely flared lotus leaf with characteristic veining finely delineated on the interior and exterior extending to the frilled rim, and issuing from a tuber…
Grapevine Rhino Horn Libation Cup, Qing Dynasty
A rhinoceros horn 'grapevine' libation cup Qing dynasty, 18th century, carved as an open multi-petalled flower, the exterior decorated in relief with scrolling stems of grapevine bearing clusters of fruit and foliage, the branches issuing from the base…
Carved Rhinoceros Horn Prunus Libation Cup, Qing Dynasty
A carved rhinoceros horn 'prunus' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, naturalistically carved as a prunus blossom with flaring overlapping petals forming the cup, the exterior carved in high relief with branches bearing prunus buds and blossoms…
Carved Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup with Farmer and Buffalo
A carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup, 19th century, (2), the full length of the horn intricately carved with a farmer walking in front of his companion riding on a buffalo, beside gnarled pine, fruiting gourd and flowering prunus trees rising…
Chinese Pale Jade Libation Cup with Scroll Handles
A Chinese pale jade libation cup, cylindrical with two scroll handles issuing from the sides, raised on a small foot ring. Chinese export wax seal affixed under the base. Height 8.5 cm
Kangxi Chinese famille verte libation cup with chilong dragons
A Chinese famille verte libation cup, Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with applied 'chilong' dragons on the body and anthropomorphic figures on the handles, fitted hardwood stand and box, 4.8 x 11 cm
Elephant and dragon carved rhino horn cup
Chinese rhino horn libation cup carved with elephant mask and climbing dragon 11.5 cm height
Chinese Pale-Celadon Jade Libation Cup - Intricately Carved
A Chinese carved pale-celadon jade libation cup, 10.3 cm high, 515g
Qing Dynasty Celadon Jade Libation Cup with Fisherman Scene
A Chinese celadon jade libation cup, Qing Dynasty,18th-19th century, finely carved with a fisherman on a boat in a river landscape, 9.1 cm long, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
Qing Dynasty Bronze Libation Cup, Qianlong Period (1748)
A rare dated bronze libation cup, Jue Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, the deep U-shaped body supported on splayed tripod legs, the sides with a frieze of key-fret in relief, set on one side with a loop handle springing from an animal's head, the rim with a…
Qing Dynasty Rhino Horn Monkey and Deer Cup
A rhinoceros horn 'monkey and deer' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, the flared sides carved on the exterior in relief with monkeys and deer in a continuous rocky landscape, with two slender trees growing from the openwork rockwork base and…
Qing Dynasty Lotus Horn Cup
A rhinoceros horn 'lotus' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the steeply flared bowl in the form of an open lotus leaf, carved on the exterior in deep and pierced relief with stems bearing a large lotus flower, a pod and further leaves and buds…
Rhinoceros Horn Lotus Cup, Qing Dynasty
A rhinoceros horn 'lotus' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 19th century, carved in the form of an open lotus leaf, rising above openwork stems bearing further lotus leaves and buds, amongst other flowering and slender leaved plants extending over the sides in…
Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Libation Cup with Relief Decoration
Antique Chinese blanc-de-chine libation cup, with dragon, tiger and deer decorated in relief, height 8.5 cm
18th Century Chinese Dehua Libation Cup with Prunus Sprays
A Chinese dehua libation cup, Qing Dynasty,18th century, moulded prunus sprays on flared fluted body, 8.3 cm diameter, 5 cm high
Chinese Hardstone Libation Cup with Twin Handles
A Chinese hardstone libation cup with twin handles, the smooth, mottled brown carved stone incised with a band of key fret design at the rim, the overall mottling appearing as if marble, the handles carved with a scalloped, scrolling motif and the cup on…
Chinese Dragon Carved Hardstone Libation Jug with Qilin Handle
A Chinese archaic-style hardstone libation jug, on a tripod base, carved in relief to the exterior with a double key fret band to the rim, a wider band of dragon design to the body, above a continuous line of archaic-style script, the attached handle in…
Fine Carved Bamboo Rhinoceros Horn-Shaped Libation Cup
A very finely carved bamboo libation cup in a rhinoceros horn-shape, 19th/20th century, the deep carving follows the contour of the vessel with a continuous berry & leaf pattern, height 18, diameter 18 cm
Chinese Pine Tree Scholar Libation Cup
Chinese carved libation cup, scrolled handle, overall carved with with scholar among pine trees, pavilions and mountains, height 12.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Bamboo Libation Cup with Citron Boughs
Qing dynasty carved bamboo libation cup, in the form of a hollow trunk within fruiting finger citron boughs in pierced relief with metal lined interior, height 8.5 cm approx, Providence: sold through Sotheby's Melbourne October 2011
Chinese Carved Libation Cup with Engraved Decoration
Chinese carved libation cup, engraved and carved decoration. Marked to base. Height n8 cm
Qing Dynasty Porcelain Libation Cup
A libation porcelain cup, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, height 4 cm
Dragon Carved Hardstone Libation Cup
Carved Chinese hardstone libation cup, dragon decoration, 9 cm high approx.
Carved Wood Rhino Horn Libation Cup with Plant Motifs
A carved centred wood libation cup, carved in the manner of a rhino horn, in high relief with ancient pine and other plants. Height 11 cm
Chinese Carved Jadeite Cups: Mid-20th Century Collection
Three pieces of Chinese carved jadeite wares, early to mid 20th century i.cup and saucer cup, height 5.5 cm ii.libation style cup, height 7.5 cm
Chinese carved bamboo libation cup with scenic design
Chinese master carved bamboo libation cup. Carved with boatman and domestic scene under trees, mountains and clouds. Age patina, height 12 cm
Archaistic Jade Twin Handled Libation Bowl
Chinese archaistic jade twin handled libation bowl of small size, 18th/19th century, the body decorated with continuous raised bosses, scrolling handles, raised on stepped cylindrical foot (ex Falk collection)
Mottled Brown Twin Handle Libation Cup with Greek Key Pattern
Chinese archaistic twin handle libation cup of rounded form,in mottled brownish tones,with etched Greek key pattern to rim, width 12 cm
Chinese Dehua Libation Cups, 17th/18th Century
Five Chinese Dehua libation cups 17th/18th century, the group of five libation cups of graduating sizes decorated with tigers, dragons and phoenix, all of rhinocerous horn form, largest 7 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from (left to right):…
Dragon and Bird Carved Ox Horn Libation Cup
Chinese carved ox horn libation cup carved dragon, and bird in foliage decoration to front & back, height 12 cm.
Pair of Chinese Carved Horn Libation Cups with Floral Decoration
Pair Chinese carved horn libation cups carved floral decoration to each, rim chip to one, height 8 cm approx, each.
Dan Tribal Head Cup on Stand
A Dan tribal libation cup, the bowl in the form of a head with pronounced facial features and hair, on wooden stand, height 26 cm (on stand).
Chinese Twin Handled Libation Cup with Kylin Handles
Stunning Chinese twin handled libation cup, of oval form, set with a pair of kylin handles, on palmette base, length 13.5 cm
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Censer and Cup
A Chinese white porcelain censer and a libation cup, 18th century the censer 12.5 cm diameter, the libation cup 7.5 cm high note the censer accompanied by a small card inscribed 'Porcelain incense burner from the Te-hua kilns (Fukien) 17th or 18th century…
Dragon and Pine Blanc de Chine Libation Cup
A Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, late 19th century of rhinoceros horn form, relief decorated with dragons and pine branches 7 cm high, 14 cm wide
Cherry Blossom Timber Libation Cup
Libation cup, made from timber and featuring a cherry blossom to exterior, size height 11 cm, length 14 cm
Carved Chinese Mountain Landscape Libation Cup
Chinese libation cup, of conical form, carved with mountainous landscape with river and trees, height 12.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Landscape Libation Cup
A 'Chenxiangmu' 'Landscape' libation cup Qing Dynasty, in the form of a tree trunk section, the steep slightly flared sides carved in high relief with a continuous landscape of rocky cliffs and gnarled pine trees, a group of small figures beside a…
18th Century Qing Dynasty Porcelain Libation Cup with Longevity Symbols
A porcelain libation cup moulded with longevity symbols, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, raised on a deep circular foot, height 6.5 W 10 cm
Kangxi Blanc de Chine Libation Cup
Chinese blanc de chine Dehua libation cup, Qing Dynasty, probably Kangxi period
Stylised Dragon Libation Cup
Chinese carved libation cup, of typical form, carved with stylised dragons and clouds, height 11 cm
Antique Jade Peach Cup on Stand
A fine antique jade libation cup on stand in the Ming manner, in finely mottled jade with dark flecks and modelled as a peach, a generous, pierced and floral carved handle, further carved with fruits, flowers and tendrils in relief to the body and raised…
Ming-style celadon jade libation cup with incised patterns
An antique jade two handled libation cup in the Ming manner, in celadon colours, of low bowl shape with solid square topped ring handles, decorated to the body with incised and spot patterns replicating antique, bronze form, bearing BADA label, and label…
Qing Dynasty Jade Twin Handled Libation Cup
Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade twin handled libation cup, of circular form, flanked by a pair of dragon head handles, in tones of white, raised on a circular foot, with David Ho Antiques label, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: David Ho Antiques, then Dr. Merna…
Chinese Jade Dragon Cup with Collectors Society Label
Large Chinese carved jade libation cup, beautifully carved with qiulong dragon, cloud scrolls, and flowering branches, in tones of white and pale green, with ceramic Collectors Society exhibition label, no.162,1982, the whole on stand, a/f, height 15 cm.…
Dragon Handled Jade Libation Cup
Chinese carved jade twin handled libation cup, of cylindrical tapering form, the body carved with a dimpled surface and flanked by dragon head loop handles, in tones of white and brown, raised on a circular foot, diameter 13 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna…
Chinese Jade Libation Cup with Dragon Carving
Large Chinese carved jade libation cup, of shaped form, carved with qiulong and tendrils, in tones of green, the whole raise upon a wooden stand, height 14.2 cm (object). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
17th Century Pine Tree Horn Cup
Lovely Chinese 17th century horn libation cup, in the natural form, carved with branches of pine trees to the body and handle, with Antso Australian Government test and sample results for dating, a/f, height 8.5 cm, length 14.8 cm
Dehua Qing Dynasty libation cup with plum blossom and dragons
A Chinese Dehua libation cup, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, decorated with sprig moulded and applique plum blossom, dragons and deer. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 7 cm high, 13.5 cm wide. Condition: a small firing crack to the rim…
Ming Dynasty Jade Twin-Handled Libation Cup
A Chinese jade Twin-Handled libation cup, probably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the jade of grey-green hue with black veins, relief carved with archaistic s-scrolls, with twin handles in the form of archaistic dragons. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 3…
Chinese Kangxi Marked Carved Horn Libation Cup
A Chinese carved horn libation cup, Kangxi mark, 19th/20th century, 14.5 cm high
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