California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6030 
A SHOUSHAN SOAPSTONE 'FIGURES AND LANDSCAPE' LIBATION CUP    清 壽山芙蓉石雕深山人物犀角式杯


  • Dimension: Height: 3 7/16 in (8.7 cm) Width: 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2800

Naturalistically carved in the form of rhinoceros libation cup, the exterior carved in high relief with deep mountainous landscape of figures on a narrow stepped path under tall pine tree rising above the cup rim, and two figures seated together in a conversation, with carved auspicious clouds above. The stone applied with red and green pigments. Qing Dynasty period.