A 'Longquan' Celadon Cup and a Stand Ming Dynasty

the cupstand echoing the silhouette of an open bloom, the 'petals' formed by the slightly curved conical saucer flaring outward to a six-lobed rim, the interior well issuing the cylindrical holder, all supported by a short foot, the U-shaped cup with straight sides and an everted lip, the exterior incised with continuous lotus sprays, each covered overall in a thick and even green glaze, Japanese wood boxes (4)

The cup and cupstand are in good overall condition. The glaze and potting are both thick. There is one pinhole on the saucer near the stand. The base has some nicks.
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