Lot 246
  • 246

A Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Crucifixion' Teabowl and Saucer Circa 1745

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain

Provenance

Martin Hurst Collection.

Condition

The saucer has a shallow 1 inch chip to the inside edge of the footrim; the gilding on the rim is rubbed. The cup is in good condition; the gilding on the rim is slightly rubbed.
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Catalogue Note

For an almost identical cup and saucer from the Javras Collection, see Christie's, London, June 13, 1990, lot 98.