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Four Porcelain Libation Cups
Height of largest 3 in., 7.6 cm.
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$3,500
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Height of largest 3 in., 7.6 cm.
Description
Four Porcelain Libation Cups
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
清 德化白瓷梅樁杯三件及松石地魚化龍爵杯
comprising three blanc-de-chine examples: each molded as if nestled within an open nest of roots that grow in relief to flowering branches, of which one is fitted with a loop handle mounted to a scalloped brass band about the mouth rim. The other a polychrome enameled example with coral and gilt decorated goldfish worked in relief, the interior mouth ring decorated with green ground scrollwork.
comprising three blanc-de-chine examples: each molded as if nestled within an open nest of roots that grow in relief to flowering branches, of which one is fitted with a loop handle mounted to a scalloped brass band about the mouth rim. The other a polychrome enameled example with coral and gilt decorated goldfish worked in relief, the interior mouth ring decorated with green ground scrollwork.
Height of largest 3 in., 7.6 cm.
Condition
Each in overall good stable condition, with varying levels of surface scratches and shelfwear. The enameled example with some rubbing to enamels as expected with age. The largest with a small non penetrating firing crack at the interior wall, and bumped along firing imperfections at the mouth rim.