Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, Kangxi (1662-1722), with flared rim, on a moulded foot in the form of twisted branches, with applied boughs of flowering prunus.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 11.3cm. (4 7/16in.); height: 7.3cm (2 7/8in.)
Condition:
Firing crack to the base see image
Notes:
For illustrated examples of similar blanc de chine cups see Ayers, John, ‘Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen’ vol 1, p.73 pl.112-125. Traditionally, libation cups were used as communal drinking vessels at important ceremonial occasions. The prunus on this example represents the start of spring after a long cold winter.
Provenance:
The base with applied Bluett & Sons, London label and R.G. label with stock number 325.
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
