Pair of small yellow jade cups, Qing dynasty

Set of two cups and saucers carved from translucent yellow jade, with reddish-brown and ochre-coloured spots. The cup has a slightly flared body and a tall pedestal. It is decorated with two curved handles in a stylised design. The saucer is flat, with a lobed petal-shaped rim and supported by three small feet. An engraved seal can be seen on the underside of the plate: ‘乾隆年制’. Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

Cup size: 6 x 8.6 x 6.2 cm. Plate size: 2.2 x 12.4 cm

Total weight: 670 g