UPCOMING SPECIAL AUTUMN AUCTION, OCTOBER 28, 2026 – SESSION 1: ASIAN ART
Small agate cup with a gilded rim, Liao dynasty
Lot 210.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 150 €
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Description.
An exquisite ceremonial vessel with a slightly flared rim and a semi-spherical body with a rounded profile and a narrow ring-shaped base, carved from agate in shades of red, ochre and brown veining. The upper rim is finished and protected by a fine gilded metal mount, a feature commonly found on pieces belonging to the nobility. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.
Size: 3.0 x 5.2 cm
Weight: 35.52 g
