CHINESE
Cup and saucer
(19th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel, gold paint

Measurements
(a-b) 7.2 × 14.8 cm diameter (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Guangdong province, China

Accession Number
1243.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Cantonese ware. Cup with interior band of auspicious objects including double fish, scrolls and dragon stones; exterior with scene of figure group on terrace with eccentric rock and river landscape. Chip to inner rim. Porcelain, overglaze gilding and 'famille rose' enamels on white on buff body. Saucer with figure group in interior, one man doing acrobatics on chair, rimmed with auspicious objects including double fish, scrolls and dragon stones.

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CHINESE
Cup and saucer
(19th century)