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A Celadon And Brown Jade 'peach' Cup | Qing Dynasty, 19th Century [two Items] — Qing Dynasty, 19th Century [two Items]

A Celadon And Brown Jade 'peach' Cup | Qing Dynasty, 19th Century [two Items]

Qing Dynasty, 19th Century [two Items]

Naturalistically carved in the form of a hollowed peach, this exquisite Qing Dynasty cup showcases masterful jade craftsmanship with a leafy stem elegantly forming both the handle and foot. The stone displays a captivating greyish-green celadon tone enhanced by rich brown inclusions and flecking, reflecting the scholar's appreciation for natural variation within the material. Presented on a fitted wood stand, this 19th-century treasure exemplifies the refined aesthetic sensibilities of late imperial Chinese decorative arts.

Medium
Naturalistically carved as a hollowed peach borne on a leafy stem forming the handle and foot, the stone of greyish-green tone with brown inclusions and flecking, wood stand.
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Works of Art from the Morpurgo Collection

October 31, 2018

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 36

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A Celadon And Brown Jade 'peach' Cup | Qing Dynasty, 19th Century [two Items], Qing Dynasty, 19th Century [two Items]

Naturalistically carved in the form of a hollowed peach, this exquisite Qing Dynasty cup showcases masterful jade craftsmanship with a leafy stem elegantly forming both the handle and foot. The stone displays a captivating greyish-green celadon tone enhanced by rich brown inclusions and flecking, reflecting the scholar's appreciation for natural variation within the material. Presented on a fitted wood stand, this 19th-century treasure exemplifies the refined aesthetic sensibilities of late imperial Chinese decorative arts.

Medium
Naturalistically carved as a hollowed peach borne on a leafy stem forming the handle and foot, the stone of greyish-green tone with brown inclusions and flecking, wood stand.
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Functional Art, Asian Antiquity, Celadon And Brown, 19th Century, Naturalistic Style, Decorative Arts, Muted Tones, Sculptural Form, Chinese Artisan, Qing Dynasty, Jade Carving, Organic Motif