Lot Essay
A similar cup was included in the exhibition, Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing from the Kwan Collection, Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong, 13 August - 25 September 1983, p. 106, no. 99.
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TONGZHI FOUR-CHARACTER MARKS IN IRON RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1862-1874)
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A FINE PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE YELLOW-GROUND CUPS
TONGZHI FOUR-CHARACTER MARKS IN IRON RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1862-1874)
Each decorated with magpies perched in and flying amidst prunus branches delicately painted on a soft lemon-yellow ground, with gilt borders
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam. (2)
TONGZHI FOUR-CHARACTER MARKS IN IRON RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1862-1874)
Each decorated with magpies perched in and flying amidst prunus branches delicately painted on a soft lemon-yellow ground, with gilt borders
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam. (2)