A FAMILLE VERTE 'MONTH' CUP

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

Details

A FAMILLE VERTE 'MONTH' CUP
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The cup is thinly potted with deep tapered sides and a flared rim and is supported on a short straight foot. It is delicately enamelled to the exterior with three red roses growing from a rocky bed and two small insects flying in their midst. The reverse bears an inscription in underglaze blue, followed by the seal mark shang, meaning appreciation. The base with a Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle.
2 ? in. (5.4 cm.) high

Provenance

Acquired in France in the 1960's.

Brought to you by

Caroline Allen

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

callen@christies.com +44 (0)20 7389 2571

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

This cup represents the 10th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which can be identified by the flowering Chinese rose (yuegui).
The inscription reads:
Busui qianzhong jin, dufang yinian hong, which may be translated as 'Unlike the countless blossoms that bloom and then wither, only the rose is perpetually red'.

More from Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

View All