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1051(1511187)
A set of two blanc-de-chine libation cups, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).
Unsold
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK

Octagonal on four small feet, inscribed with grass script/calligraphy. Length 10 cm. Height 6 cm.

Chips.

Provenance

Property of a private Swedish collector.

Exhibitions

Compare with cups at the British Museum, bequeathed by: Patrick J Donnelly. Museum number 1980,0728.459 and 1980,0728.394-395.

Compare also with cup in the collection of Musee Guimet, Paris, G 2799 (+). Collection Ernest Grandidier

Literature

P. J. Donnely, Blanc de Chine, page 87-88, pl 26. Compare octagonal cups discussed and with images.

More information

Eight is an auspicious number in China, these are eight sided.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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