Libation Cup In Enameled Biscuit - China 18th Kangxi Period

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Object description :

"Libation Cup In Enameled Biscuit - China 18th Kangxi Period"

A green, yellow, brown and cream enamelled biscuit libation cup decorated with Taotie masks and prunus. Two chilongs, one green enamelled, the other aubergine in relief, climb up the handle.
China 18th
Kangxi period (1661-1722)

Height : 6,4cm
Length: 13.5cm
Width: 7.2cm

The bowl is an archaic form known as a "Yi" vase.

For a similar model, see:
- The Fitzwilliam Museum, Accession Number C.21-1912

- Biscuit Refined Chinese Famille Verte wares, Jorge Welsh, 2012, p.100, Fig.16

Several variants exist for this model, see in particular:
- Musée Guimet, inv. no. G405 / G689 / G815

Provenance :
- Important French collection of Chinese porcelain.

Perfect condition.

Price: 1 650 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Porcelain
Length: 13,5cm
Width: 7,2cm
Height: 6,4cm

Reference: 1371008