Unusual Antique Chinese Hand Painted Famille Rose Porcelain Cup Circa 1800s
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3649468 | Colour: White |
| Era: 1800s | Originating Region: China |
| Primary Material: Porcelain | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
| Product Type: Cups |
Unusual antique Chinesehand painted porcelain cup.Export ware circa 1800s.Painted in the famillerose style, the cup features a man hugging a woman in front of a bridge. Achild at a window looks on.The rim is hand paintedwith tiny chrysanthemums.Beautifully painted andwith the stunning cobalt blue and famille rose pigments. Note the robes of theman and the woman. The pigments are thick and glossy even after more than 100years.The theme of a manhugging a woman in public as porcelain deco...ration is very rare. Open affectionis shunned by Chinese. But since this was an export ware, the artist might havethought this was what westerners did.The cup is genuinelyold. It has a hairline on the side. The handle had been repaired a long timeago. The other parts are still in good condition. You would be buying thepainted artwork and the age of the cup not necessary the condition.Please refer tophotographs.Height: 6 cmWeight: 85 gramsThe battery is there forsize comparison only. It has nothing to do with the item.'Most of my collectionis one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They werenever intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I handcarried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Someof the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been withme for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able tobuy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price.If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Not only youare buying an item you are also buying 50 years of experience. Thanks for bidding.' I would like to thank mycustomers for their positive and encouraging feedbacks I received over theyears. They are my credentials that money cannot buy. Your friendship and yoursupport are very much appreciated and valued. Thank you. I only accept Paypal. Ihave a 5 business days shipping policy however if I can send earlier I will.Thank you.I am happy to combinepostage.Check out my other items!Be sure to add me toyour favourites list!
