Lot 585
  • 585

A pair of blue and white octagonal stem cups Qing dynasty, Kangxi period

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 11.8cm high
each painted with panelled designs of landscape and bird and flowers, together with a blue and white beaker vase painted with flowers issuing from rocks

Condition

Pair of stemcups: Both has minor rim and foot chips. There is general fritting to the rim and minor glaze firing imperfections. Beaker vase: The rim has several small glazed-over nicks. Minor glaze firing imperfections.
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