A RARE FAMILLE ROSE EYE CUP

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A RARE FAMILLE ROSE EYE CUP
CIRCA 1750

The gilt-edged cup supported on a pedestal foot with domed base and painted with scattered flower sprigs including roses, morning glory, daisies, cornflowers and chrysanthemum (very slight wear)--2 3/8in. (6cm.) high

Lot Essay

An example of this rare form is illustrated by Gordon in Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain, p. 107.