Chinese antique teacup and saucer, Auspicious Beasts 瑞兽, Kangxi period #1876

Chinese antique teacup and saucer, Auspicious Beasts 瑞兽, Kangxi period #1876

A wonderful and rare tea cup and saucer decorated with auspicious beasts 瑞兽 in beautiful underglazed blue and white colors, Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty.

Condition: Checked with UV light. Very nice condition. Minor nicks to the foot ring. Firing cracks / baking cracks to the rim of the cup and side of saucer which is very typical for genuine Kangxi period porcelain, due to the very dense porcelain paste. Manufacturing flaws and general wear. See pictures for details.

Friendly reminder: You are buying an antique object, not a new or unused item. In addition to the major flaws mentioned in above condition report, you can expect to find insignificant micro nicks/fritting’s, wear and other traces of usage. If you need additional pictures or information, please contact us in advance.

Measurements:

Cup

High: 4 cm

Diameter: 7 cm

Saucer

Diameter: 11,5  cm

Note: Stand is NOT included in this sale!