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A Transitional Period cup and saucer, 1735-1745


Estimate

350 - 500


Session 2

25 June 2014



Description

Chinese export porcelain
Polychrome and gilt decoration
Saucer molded as blue chrysanthemum with gilt vine branches feet, interior in rouge-de-fer and gilt depicting floral motifs and frieze
Fluted cup with flower branches at the base
Transitional Period, ca. 1735-1745
(minor restorations to the base, the cup doesn't belong to the saucer)

Diam. pires: 12 cm
Height taça: 4,5 cm


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information

Bibliography: Howard, David; Ayers, John, "China for the West", vol. I, p. 158.



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