Libation bowl/libation cup (2) - Porcelain - 19th-20th Century
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Pair of porcelain Gongfu tea cups in a late Qing Dynasty to Republic period style, decorated with the multi-coloured Millefleurs design in Rosa family style on a yellow and turquoise ground, each cup 5 cm high and 6.5 cm in diameter with a Celadon interior and base; marked Yongzheng Yu Zhi at the base.
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Pair of Gongfu Cha tea cups 'Millefleurs' Rosa Family on Yellow and Turquoise grounds, interior and base Celadon - Yongzheng Yu Zhi mark - Late Qing Dynasty / Republic Period
Rare assortment of tasting cups for the tea ceremony (Gongfu Cha) in fine porcelain, richly hand-painted with polychrome enamels of the Rosa Family (Fencai).
The external decoration features the iconic densely packed 'Millefleurs' motif (Wan Hua Ju - Mille Fiori), a symbol of prosperity and blessing. The cups display the two most celebrated and sought-after color variants among collectors: one on a bright turquoise ground and one on the precious Imperial Yellow ground.
The refined craftsmanship is distinguished by the use of double glaze: the interior of the cup and the entire hollow of the outer base are completely coated with a delicate light Celadon glaze (Dongqing) with vitreous luster. This inner finish was specially designed to enhance the nuances and color of the tea infusion.
Dimensions: Height 5 cm, Diameter 6.5 cm each.
Mark: On the bottom of both, a four-character blue underglaze square seal: Yongzheng Yu Zhi (雍正御製).
Condition: in good condition.
Pair of Gongfu Cha tea cups 'Millefleurs' Rosa Family on Yellow and Turquoise grounds, interior and base Celadon - Yongzheng Yu Zhi mark - Late Qing Dynasty / Republic Period
Rare assortment of tasting cups for the tea ceremony (Gongfu Cha) in fine porcelain, richly hand-painted with polychrome enamels of the Rosa Family (Fencai).
The external decoration features the iconic densely packed 'Millefleurs' motif (Wan Hua Ju - Mille Fiori), a symbol of prosperity and blessing. The cups display the two most celebrated and sought-after color variants among collectors: one on a bright turquoise ground and one on the precious Imperial Yellow ground.
The refined craftsmanship is distinguished by the use of double glaze: the interior of the cup and the entire hollow of the outer base are completely coated with a delicate light Celadon glaze (Dongqing) with vitreous luster. This inner finish was specially designed to enhance the nuances and color of the tea infusion.
Dimensions: Height 5 cm, Diameter 6.5 cm each.
Mark: On the bottom of both, a four-character blue underglaze square seal: Yongzheng Yu Zhi (雍正御製).
Condition: in good condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
2
Material
Porcelain
Country of origin
China
Height
5 cm
Dynastic style/period
Late Qing Dynasty / Republican Period
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Condition
As new - unused
Estimated period
19th-20th Century
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