A SET OF FIVE WHITE JADE EMBELLISHED MUGHAL STEMCUPS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each small U-shaped cup rising from a splayed foot, four with the exterior inlaid with red petal flowers in ruby, emerald and crystal gems outlined with gilt wire, the foot circled by a band of droplet-shaped ruby gems outlined in gold, the fifth slightly taller, with a similar decoration of white crystal petal flowers rising from a ruby and emerald leafy stem outlined by bronze wires, above a band of red gems around the foot, the translucent stone of a milky white tone slightly tinged with pale celadon

Acquired in Paris between the 1970s and the early 90s.

One stemcup has a 1.3 x 1.6 cm branched hairline to the rim, and another stemcup has a Y-shaped hairline crack of approx. 1 cm to the rim. Apart from some occasional nicks and bruises, as well as some minor chips to the inlays, the overall condition of the set is quite good. The actual colour of the stones are slightly more tinged with celadon than the catalogue illustration.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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