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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