Cup (2) - Porcelain - Yellow Glazed Dragon Cup
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A pair of Republic‑period Chinese porcelain dragon cups on a bright yellow ground, each 5.9 cm high and 9.5 cm in diameter, finely painted with opposing dragons pursuing a flaming pearl among clouds and bearing iron‑red Qianlong four‑character marks on the bases, in fair condition with small rim chips and glaze losses.
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A pair of Chinese porcelain cups dating to the Republic period (1912–1949), decorated with two dragons pursuing a flaming pearl amongst clouds on a vibrant yellow ground.
Each cup is finely painted in coloured enamels with opposing dragons and traditional cloud motifs. The bases bear iron-red apocryphal Qianlong four-character marks, a feature commonly found on Republic period porcelains inspired by earlier Qing imperial wares.
Height: 5.9 cm each.
Condition:
Both cups have several small rim chips and glaze losses around the mouth rim, together with age-related wear. No repairs have been observed. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
An attractive and collectible pair of Republic period Chinese dragon cups, displaying well despite the noted condition issues
A decorative and collectible pair of Chinese dragon cups, ideal for display or addition to a collection of Asian ceramics
“Fresh from a private English collection.
A pair of Chinese porcelain cups dating to the Republic period (1912–1949), decorated with two dragons pursuing a flaming pearl amongst clouds on a vibrant yellow ground.
Each cup is finely painted in coloured enamels with opposing dragons and traditional cloud motifs. The bases bear iron-red apocryphal Qianlong four-character marks, a feature commonly found on Republic period porcelains inspired by earlier Qing imperial wares.
Height: 5.9 cm each.
Condition:
Both cups have several small rim chips and glaze losses around the mouth rim, together with age-related wear. No repairs have been observed. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
An attractive and collectible pair of Republic period Chinese dragon cups, displaying well despite the noted condition issues
A decorative and collectible pair of Chinese dragon cups, ideal for display or addition to a collection of Asian ceramics
“Fresh from a private English collection.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
JINGDEZHEN
Title additional information
Yellow Glazed Dragon Cup
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Blue, Brown, Green, Red, Yellow
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
5.9 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Diameter
9.5 cm
Depth
4.7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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