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A set of two blanc-de-chine libation cups, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
707 - 883 EUR
729 - 911 USD
Hammer price
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Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
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A set of two blanc-de-chine libation cups, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

Octagonal on four small feet, inscribed with grass script/calligraphy. Length 10 cm. Height 6 cm.

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Provenance

Property of a private Swedish collector.

Exhibitions

Compare with cups at the British Museum, bequeathed by: Patrick J Donnelly. Museum number 1980,0728.459 and 1980,0728.394-395.

Compare also with cup in the collection of Musee Guimet, Paris, G 2799 (+). Collection Ernest Grandidier

Literature

P. J. Donnely, Blanc de Chine, page 87-88, pl 26. Compare octagonal cups discussed and with images.

More information

Eight is an auspicious number in China, these are eight sided.

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