Rare paire de coupes en porcelaine bleu turquoise, Chine, époque Kangxi (1622-1722), à monture de bronze doré, Italie, début du XIXe siècle

la coupe sur un socle triangulaire à décor de têtes de béliers ailés soutenu par trois chimères reposant sur une base circulaire à décor de cordelettes et chaînettes et un contre-socle hexagonal à six petits pieds ; les petites bases circulaires sous les coupes en porcelaine et les chaînettes rapportées

Illustration is quite accurate. As said, the upper section of the stems just under the bowls, as well as the chains, are later additions. Gilt-bronzes in good overall condition, barely tarnished or rubbed. A small end of a horn broken and missing (not distracting). One cup with a minor chip under the rim of the bowl, and a foot restored. The other cup with very tiny chips to the bowl rim (not distracting). Unusual mounts, very attractive. Nice contrast between the gilding and the porcelain.
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