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17TH CENTURY
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A RARE RETICULATED BLUE AND WHITE 'COLD-PAINTED' CUP
17TH CENTURY
The double-walled cylindrical cup is decorated on the reticulated diaper exterior with three recessed panels enclosing figures embellished with 'cold-painted' enamels and gilding. Fu lu shou ('good fortune, wealth, longevity') characters in flaming pearls are applied between the panels. The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Xuande mark.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam.
17TH CENTURY
The double-walled cylindrical cup is decorated on the reticulated diaper exterior with three recessed panels enclosing figures embellished with 'cold-painted' enamels and gilding. Fu lu shou ('good fortune, wealth, longevity') characters in flaming pearls are applied between the panels. The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Xuande mark.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Samuel Putnam Avery Sr. (1822-1904) Collection, New York.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1879.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1879.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP