A group of Chinese blanc-de-chine wares 17th/18th century

comprising: a small globular handled jar and cover and a hookah base each sprigg-moulded with prunus and peony, a gilt metal mounted libation cup a gilt metal mounted beaker

Acquired from Vanderven & Vanderven

The hookah base has a shallow chip (10mm. x 4mm.) to the foot, but otherwise is in good condition. The globular jar and cover is in good condition, but has a small (4mm.) firing crack running through the footrim. The mounted beaker is in good condition, but has a (7mm.) firing crack to one side. The mounted libation cup is in good condition, but has numerous pin hole sized burst bubbles to the glaze to the interior.
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For a similar beaker see P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, 1969 plate 5A.