A FINE PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE 'MILLEFLEURS' CUPS

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A FINE PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE 'MILLEFLEURS' CUPS
IRON-RED JIAQING SEAL MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD

The steep sides rising to a slightly flaring rim, the exterior enamelled with a dense composite floral pattern of blossoming peony, hibiscus, chrysanthemum and narcissus below a gilt rim--3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) diam. (2)

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A similar cup from the Edward T. Chow and K.S. Lo Collections is illustrated by Michel Beurdeley, La Ceramique Chinoise, no. 151, and again in the Hong Kong Museum of Art Special Exhibition, The Wonders of the Potter's Palette, Catalogue, 1984, no. 94

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