A FAMILLE ROSE GREEN-GROUND WINE-WARMER, COVER AND CUP

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A FAMILLE ROSE GREEN-GROUND WINE-WARMER, COVER AND CUP
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

The body and cover enamelled with peonies in various stages of bloom, with borders of Buddhist emblems at the rims, auspicious iron-red Zao Cai Jin Bao marks, the cup similarly decorated with a saw-toothed border beneath the rim on the exterior, minor nicks
4 3/4 in. (12.2 cm.) high

Lot Essay

The basic shape of the wine-warmer is similar to that of a chupu, except that the wine-warmer ispotted more thivkly to retain heat and is turned in at the mouth to provide a supporting rim for the conical winecup.

US$700-1200

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