California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 15, 2017  December 15, 2017

 Lot # 5273 
AN AGARWOOD CARVED LIBATION CUP    沉香雕梅花紋仿角杯


  • Dimension: Height without stand: 3 1/8 in (7.9 cm) Length without stand: 5 7/8 in (14.9 cm) Weight: 108g
  • Estimate From: $1600
  • Estimate To: $3200

The tapered cup carved on the exterior with an irregular surface with subtle ridges and knots simulating a tree trunk, one side detailed in high relief with a gnarled branch and thin twigs issuing prunus blossoms of varying sizes and extending across the exterior, the base and onto the interior of the cup, with fitted carved wood stand.