A FAMILLE-VERTE 'LI BAI' CUP QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

finely potted, of elegantly curving beaker form, the steep, gently flaring sides sweeping to an everted rim, all supported on a slightly splayed base, the exterior superbly enameled with a scene featuring the famous, ample-bellied Tang dynasty poet relaxing on a balustraded, terraced hillside, wearing scholar's robes, seated in a relaxed posture, supporting one arm against a large wine jar amid further vessels, confronting an acolyte proffering a scroll, all surrounded by varying leafing, flowering plants and rockwork, the reverse with a two-line poetic inscription, coll. no. 1543

The C.A. and J.A. Collection.
Marchant, London.
Robert McPherson, London, 2004.

There is a small shallow chip to the foot, small scattered burst glaze bubbles along the rim and a firing tear to the interior.
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