A FAMILLE-ROSE 'MILLE-FLEURS' CUP JIAQING SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

of deep 'U' form with slightly flaring sides rising from a small foot, the exterior and foot delicately painted in enamels of magenta, yellow, green, lavender, iron-red and white with a colorful array of flowers including large clusters of chrysanthemum, surrounded by sprigs of camellia, iris, lotus, hydrangea, daylily and aster, all blooming against a ground of dense foliage below a gilt rim, the interior and base left white and with a six-character seal mark in iron red, wood stand (2)

The Oriental Art Collector, Singapore, 1982.

There is a small restored chip to the rim, otherwise the cup is in good condition.
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