Deep-purple-glazed Libation Cup

Description:

Deep-purple-glazed Libation Cup, China, possibly Ming dynasty, tripod jue form, the oviform well with flat base and corn-shaped rim with two upright tubular finials, the exterior decorated with two raised lines near rim, each foot in the shape of a carved animal head with paw, unglazed underside, ht. 5 3/8, wd. 6 1/4 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Note: With a sticker reading "Frank Caro Successor to C.T. Loo" to base.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

pockmarks, a clay defect to inner rim, surface stain.


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