THREE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), ONE 19TH CENTURY

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ONE WHITE-GLAZED STEM CUP AND THREE BLUE AND WHITE STEM CUPS
THREE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), ONE 19TH CENTURY
The white-glazed stem cup is decorated to the interior with four anhua lotus heads. The three blue and white stem-cups, one with a scrolling lotus design, one with phoenix amongst scrolling flowers, and one with dragons chasing the flaming pearl.
The largest 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam., two with lacquer cloth-bound cases with leather mounts (4)

Provenance

Acquired in Nepal in the 1970s and then by descent.
Christie's London letter of valuation dated 28 April 1975 and Sotheby's Hong Kong letter of valuation dated 8 December 1981.

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Lot Essay

Compare an early 15th century white-glazed stem cup decorated in anhua with dragons sold at Christie's London, 16/17 December 1981, lot 90; compare also an early 15th century white-glazed stem cup decorated in anhua with dragons in the same sale, lot 125; and also a 17th century white-glazed stem cup decorated in anhua with flower heads in the same sale, lot 123.

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