the cup raised on a slightly flared circular foot

Lot 104. A pale green jade 'chi dragon' cup, 14th-15th century, 16cm (6 1/4in) wide (2). Estimate HK$200,000 - 300,000 (US$26,000 - 39,000)). Sold for HK$ 437,500 (€50,202). Photo: Bonhams. The deeply-hollowed U-shaped cup with straight sides, flanked by two confronted chi dragons forming handles, clambering over the sides with their front paws extended over the rim, the cup raised on a slightly flared circular foot, the semi-translucent stone of a pale-green tone with minor russet... [Lire la suite]