Chinese Porcelain Cup Puce Famille Rose Gilt Flower Scrolls Qing Qianlong 18th C

Chinese Porcelain Cup Puce Famille Rose Gilt Flower Scrolls Qing Qianlong 18th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5258

Object: Cup

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period

Date: 18th century

Decoration: Famille rose floral sprays with puce patterned border, gilt details and polychrome flower and scroll motifs

Mark: Iron red painted mark to interior

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 3.35 in / 8.5 cm

Height: 1.89 in / 4.8 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Two hairlines extending from the top border and some chipping to the top rim, with age-related wear and rubbing to the enamel and gilt decoration. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive 18th century Chinese porcelain cup dating to the Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period. The exterior is decorated in famille rose enamels with colorful flowering sprays against a white ground. The interior rim features an elaborate puce patterned border enriched with polychrome floral and scroll motifs and gilt details. An iron red painted mark appears in the center of the interior. The raised circular foot and delicate enamel palette are characteristic of decorative porcelain produced during the Qianlong period.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Famille rose porcelain became an important element of Chinese ceramic decoration during the 18th century, allowing painters to achieve a broad palette including distinctive pink and puce tones. Small vessels of this type are collected for their detailed enamel work and variety of ornamental designs.

NOTES

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