Auction 155 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

113

A Chinese export porcelain cup and saucer


Estimate

600 - 1.500


Session 1

16 December 2025



Description

Chinese export porcelain with polychrome and gilt decoration, depicting the coat of arms of António de Araújo e Azevedo (1757-1817), 1st Count of Barca. The saucer border and cup rim decorated with a band of sepia reserves, alternating scenes of Chinese daily life and animal compositions. Jiaqing period (1796-1820). (cup with small restoration near the handle)

5x9x10,5 cm (chávena)
Diam.: 14,5 cm (pires)


Additional Information

Literature:
Nuno de Castro, "A Porcelana Chinesa ao Tempo do Império, Portugal/Brasil". Lisboa: ACD Editores, 2007, p. 203.



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