Unique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Stem Cup - Marked 光绪 Guangxu

Description

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This store is where an old collector of Chinese paintings and porcelain offers for sale items that he finds interesting, beautiful and thought-provoking.
Each buyer is invited to use his/her judgment as to the probability of authenticity of the paintings - that is where the fun of collecting is
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This stem cup is actually a stem bowl of uncommon shape and size
, probably intended for use in a ceremonial setting. [Stem bowls from the early Ming on through the next centuries were wider and usually much thinner].
The
traditional theme of "children at play"
(婴戏)
is
delicately painted in two
medallions on a white background, while the rest of the external surface of the cup is mostly a free play of floral patterns and nuanced colours.
The style corresponds to that of the later Famille Rose imperial production. Unless, of course, it was masterfully forged later, in which case I would salute both the original author of such a decorated cup and his/her talented follower, for the artistry of design and painting which is visible here.
Max. diameter: 14 cm
Height: 15.2 cm
Base diameter: 6.2 cm
Pedestal Height: 6 mm
You are invited to look at the other works listed on this site. I offer a 5% discount on each of two items purchased at the same time, 10% on three items, etc. in 5% increments. Multiple purchases will also benefit from combined shipping - actual shipping cost instead of total of listed shipping charges.
Shipping Worldwide: , insurance included.
Returns accepted if sent up to one week after reception and the buyer pays both shipping charges.