Lot Essay
The reign date Qianlong bingyin corresponds to the eleventh year of Qianlong, A.D. 1746.
A similar cup and companion decorated in underglaze-blue is illustrated in the Special Exhibition of Kang Hsi, Yung-cheng and Chi'en-lung Porcelain ware from the National Palace Museum, 1987, no. 142.
Compare also to the single cup and pair of cups sold in these Rooms, 9 September 1989, lot 627 and 1 October 1991, lot 848 respectively.
(US$4,000-5,000)
A similar cup and companion decorated in underglaze-blue is illustrated in the Special Exhibition of Kang Hsi, Yung-cheng and Chi'en-lung Porcelain ware from the National Palace Museum, 1987, no. 142.
Compare also to the single cup and pair of cups sold in these Rooms, 9 September 1989, lot 627 and 1 October 1991, lot 848 respectively.
(US$4,000-5,000)