Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Libation Cups Plates 1770

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Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Libation Cups Plates 1770

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Sold Date: 06/11/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

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Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Scenic Libation Cups & Under Plates, Chien Lung, circa 1770

Description: This is a rare and unusual Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Libation Cups & Under Plates from Chien Lung Dynasty, (1735 to 1795). Each of the libation cups is ornately decorated with two main reserves of parlor scenes, one side with four figures, one side with three; and stylized molded handles. The central reserve décor of the oval sculpted underplates includes a charming scene with seven Mandarin style figures attired in colorful robes, and a small dog. The borders of the cups and plates include gold scrafito and small scenic reserves. The set is ornately gilded and enameled; the modeling, painting, and glaze are masterfully done with white background beautifully decorated with many colors including iron red orange, lilac purple, yellow, cornflower blue, and aqua. The inside rims include colorful reserve borders of flowers. The underside bottoms are glazed, the raised rim foots are unglazed. Dimensions (in inches)- Cups: approximately 2.8 Tall X 5.2 Wide X 3.7 Deep; Plates: approximately 1.0 Tall X 7.0 Wide X 5.4 Deep. Weight of the set is 1 Lb. 13.7 Oz. The date is circa 1770, late 18th Century.
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Condition: T is a bit of wear and minimal pitting to the rims, and some minimal rubbing and glaze loss to the reserves. Specifically, Cup #1: a 1/8 inch shallow ding to top of rim, and two ¼ inch slivers to rim foot, some black pits from the original making to inside of cup; Cup #2: a 1.5 inch and ½ inch area of light pitting to the top of the rim; Plates #1 & #2: minor wear to gilding and enameling. The set is in very good condition, with no other chips, cracks, or other defects other than firing flaws and minor wear; no apparent restorations. Shipping and Insurance by USPS Priority Mail within the U.S. Thanks for your interest, and HAPPY BIDDING! Reference#: 07378 Condition: Good, as noted Year: Circa 1770 Country: China Height: 2.8 in. (7.11 cm) Depth: 3.7 in. (9.40 cm) Width: 5.2 in. (13.21 cm) Weight: 1.86 Title: Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Scenic Libation Cups & Under Plates, Chien Lung, circa 1770 Style: Chien Lung Dynasty Materials: Fine Porcelain Type: Chinese Export Porcelain
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