A pair of blanc-de-Chine libation cups. Dehua. 17th/18th century - image-1

Lot 558 Dα

A pair of blanc-de-Chine libation cups. Dehua. 17th/18th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
04.12.2015, 14:00 - Asian Art II - Chinese Paintings, Decorative Arts, Porcelain and Ceramics
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)

A pair of blanc-de-Chine libation cups. Dehua. 17th/18th century

A pair of blanc-de-Chine libation cups, moulded with a plum and a magnolia spray, their stems forming the footrim, covered with a creamy-white glaze. Dehua. 17th/18th century. (2)
Height 6 and 6.4 cm

Provenance

Collection Annelotte Elbrecht (1924-2013)

Literature

Compare similar cups: P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, London, 1969, pl. 27; R. Kerr and J. Ayers, Blanc de Chine: Porcelain from Dehua, Singapore 2002, fig. 120-124.