Lot Essay
A pair of small grisaille cups with landscapes were sold in these Rooms, 2 November 1999, lot 551.
(US$8,000-10,000)
(US$8,000-10,000)
Details
A PAIR OF SMALL GRISAILLE-DECORATED WINE CUPS
IRON-RED JIAQING SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD
Of square section flaring at the rim, the exterior of each cup is delicately enamelled en grisaille with a landscape depicting dwellings sheltered by trees on the banks of a river, with rocky mountains in the background
2 in. (5 cm.) high (2)
IRON-RED JIAQING SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD
Of square section flaring at the rim, the exterior of each cup is delicately enamelled en grisaille with a landscape depicting dwellings sheltered by trees on the banks of a river, with rocky mountains in the background
2 in. (5 cm.) high (2)