Octagonal on four small feet, inscribed with grass script/calligraphy. Length 10 cm. Height 6 cm.
Chips.
Property of a private Swedish collector.
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
P. J. Donnely, Blanc de Chine, page 87-88, pl 26. Compare octagonal cups discussed and with images.
Eight is an auspicious number in China, these are eight sided.