Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Iron Red Gilt Cup Pomegranate Shou Bat Qing Mark 19C

Name: Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Iron Red Gilt Cup Pomegranate Shou Bat Qing Mark 19C
SKU: INV4472
Price: 124.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£124.00

Inventory Code: INV4472

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Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Iron Red Gilt Cup Pomegranate Shou Bat Qing Mark 19C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4472

Object: Cup

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi Period

Date: 19th Century

Decoration: Iron red pomegranates, bats, foliage and gilt rim

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 1.2 in / 3.3 cm

Width: 2.0 in / 5.1 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Faint hairline on the rim and tiny chip exterior on the edge. Minor wear to the gilt rim and decoration with typical firing imperfections. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Delicate Chinese porcelain cup decorated in iron red enamels with pomegranate motifs, bats and scrolling foliage.

The exterior features auspicious imagery associated with blessings, longevity, happiness and abundance in Chinese decorative arts.

A finely potted example with a pale glaze and a neatly applied gilt rim providing an elegant contrast to the iron red decoration.

The compact form and symbolic decoration make this an attractive Qing period display and collection piece.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Pomegranates are traditional symbols of fertility, prosperity and numerous descendants, while bats represent good fortune due to the similarity of the word for bat and blessing in Chinese.

Porcelain vessels decorated with auspicious motifs were popular during the Qing Dynasty and remain highly sought after by collectors of Chinese ceramics.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.