Chinese
Lotus Cup, early 19th century
Enameled porcelain, 4.2 x 7.5 cm (1 5/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
A Chinese enameled flower-shaped porcelain cup that features a fluted hand-painted gold rim with an aquamarine interior. The body of the cup is hand-painted in light red and features two leaves painted in green with a free handed midrib and veins. The base of the cup has a raised root relief painted in tan and outlined in brown with more green leaves. A stand of three small knobs on the bottom of the cup raise it above the ground.
Short Gallery
Commentary
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