秦 玉蟠勾连谷纹高足耳杯白色玉质，受沁白化，整体玻璃光。玉杯直腹，一侧圆柄，装饰上翘小翅。杯身满饰凸起蟠勾连谷纹，以「丁」字形阴线勾连。口沿及腹下饰以宽带勾连云纹。底有扩喇叭状高足，素面无纹。秦汉之时高足玉杯十分少见，除了是地位和财富的象征外，更带有长生不老的意涵，使得类此拍品深奥收藏价值。Qin Dynasty, A Very Rare Jade Stem CupThe deep circular ‘U’-shaped body, finely carved around the exterior in low relief with ‘C’-shaped scrolls, between two wider bands of large archaic scrolls raised on a tall waisted foot with a loop handle. Jade stem cups in this period are exceedingly rare as translucent jade objects are symbols of wealth and longevity. Its immortality connotation makes it a highly seek after commodity.Height: 6⅛ in (15.6 cm)Weight: 490 g