Lot Essay
An identical pair of winecups from the Simon Kwan Collection was exhibited at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing, 1983, illustrated in the Catalogue, no. 55.
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THE PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTOR
A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE BELL-SHAPED WINECUPS
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A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE BELL-SHAPED WINECUPS
DAOGUANG IRON-RED SIX-CHARACTER SEALMARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
Each potted with deep sides, enamelled around the exterior with three butterflies in flight beside a leafy cluster of three lychees, the details of the insects picked out in gilt
3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) high, box, stand (2)
DAOGUANG IRON-RED SIX-CHARACTER SEALMARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
Each potted with deep sides, enamelled around the exterior with three butterflies in flight beside a leafy cluster of three lychees, the details of the insects picked out in gilt
3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) high, box, stand (2)