A FAMILLE VERTE LIBATON CUP (JUE) KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) ...

Hammer

£2,000

A FAMILLE VERTE LIBATON CUP (JUE)
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
康熙五彩爵杯
of archaic form and raised on three splayed masked feet and with a single handle to one side. The exterior with a band of dragons with a cartouche for happiness and another for longevity above four panels of landscapes. The interior with a band of further dragons and a T’ao T’ieh mask at the tip above four fish in iron red.
8.5cm high

PROVENANCE: Acquired from Guest & Gray, London, 2012. 

RELATED EXAMPLE: For a similar example see the catalogue of “An Important Collection of Chinese Porcelain: The Property of the late Sir Alfred Aykroyd”, Sotheby’s & Co, London, 17th May 1966, Lot 131.

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Two hairlines to the base, one of which may be an extended fire fault. One can be seen very faintly on the interior. Possible small restoration to the top of one leg.