"White Libatory Cup In Soft Porcelain. China 18th Century. Qing Dynasty."
Libatory cup in Chinese soft porcelain. The cup is made with a mold in 2 parts, on the side you can see the junction mark. It is decorated in relief with 2 dragons, a crane in flight and a deer. The clay is white covered by a transparent glaze. The cup is in good condition there is only a small chip on the upper edge which is clearly visible in photos. No repair. Height approximately 8cm. Usually, these white Chinese cups are made of hard porcelain, those made of soft paste like this are rarer.