Lot 325
  • 325

A RARE BLACK-GROUND ENAMELLED PRONK ‘TRUMPETER’ CUP AND SAUCER QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1740

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
each variously enamelled against a rich black ground with two musicians playing the French horn and a trumpet respectively, all between gilt spearhead, floral or trellis bands

Condition

The cup has a 3cm crack running through its base and some of the black enamel has flaked off and has been re-touched to the centre and lower right.
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