CHINESE
Pair of cups
Qing dynasty, Daoguang period 1821-1850

Medium
porcelain, enamel, gilt

Measurements
(a) 5.8 × 8.9 cm diameter
(b) 5.7 × 9.1 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Inscription
(a) painted in red (in zhuanshu seal script) on base c.: 大清 / 乾隆 / 年製 (in a double square)
(b) painted in red (in zhuanshu seal script) on base c.: 大清 / 乾隆 / 年製 (in a double square)

Accession Number
2117.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
With everted foliate rim; exterior with chrysanthemum, orchids and vase of lotus flowers and leaves, floral rim band incorporating 'good-luck' rui symbols, gilt rim.

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CHINESE
Pair of cups
Qing dynasty, Daoguang period 1821-1850