A Chinese doucai stem cup, probably Chenghua (1465-1487), the deep rounded sides rising from a tall, ribbed splayed foot, painted with scrolling lotus above…

A Chinese doucai stem cup, probably Chenghua (1465-1487), the deep rounded sides rising from a tall, ribbed splayed foot, painted with scrolling lotus above two rows of florets and a band of spearheads to the foot, with a six-character Chenghua mark to base (6.5cm high) Provenance: From the family collection of senior French diplomat Marcel Verdon (b.1933). Footnote: 明成化(可能) 斗彩缠枝莲纹高足杯 Condition Report: The stem with very fine glaze crazing.

Category

Asian art

Location

Stansted Mountfitchet

Dimensions

H 6.5 cm