Lot Essay
The 'magnolia' cups are extensively described by P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, London, 1969, pp. 88-89, fig. 27.
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KANGXI (1662-1722)
Details
Three Chinese blanc-de-chine 'magnolia' libation cups and an octagonal cup
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Comprising a large and a pair of smaller 'magnolia' cups moulded in relief with branches of prunus, supported on a base formed by the stems, 8.8-11.4 cm. wide; and an octagonal cup incised with the 'Eight Horses' of Emperor Muwang, 9.5 cm. wide, glaze frit (4)
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Comprising a large and a pair of smaller 'magnolia' cups moulded in relief with branches of prunus, supported on a base formed by the stems, 8.8-11.4 cm. wide; and an octagonal cup incised with the 'Eight Horses' of Emperor Muwang, 9.5 cm. wide, glaze frit (4)
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