Description
SET OF THREE CUPS
two of which have flared rims, made of porcelain decorated in ‘Hué blue’, two featuring a design of a coiling dragon flying amongst the clouds in pursuit of the sacred pearl, the last with a floral scroll pattern, the rims edged with metal. Marks on the bases, including a ‘Jade Trinket’ mark and a ‘My ngoc’ mark.
(One has a crack; the base of another has a star-shaped crack).
Made in China for the Kingdom of Huế, late 19th century.
THREE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWLS, CHINA FOR VIETNAM, LATE 19TH CENTURY.
HEIGHT: 6.5 CM (2 9/16 IN.) – 7.5 CM (2 15/16 IN.)
DIAM. 15.5 CM (6 1/8 IN.) – 17.5 CM (6 7/8 IN.) – 17.7 CM (7 IN.)
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