A Chinese famille rose porcelain cup dating to the 19th century and with a wooden stand. The cup features a boy, rooster, hen, 4 chicks, and includes an inscription and 2 seals. The bottom features a 6-character Qianlong mark. Dimensions: 3 inches tall X 3 1/4 inches wide; 7.6 cm tall X 8.3 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report Overall good condition with minor surface wear to the seals.
Literature A similar famille rose cup with a Qianlong six-character Fanggu seal sold as Lot 290 at Christie's New York on September 20, 2005. Another famille rose 'chicken cup' with a Qianlong mark sold as Lot 659 at Sotheby's New York on March 23, 2004. A comparable famille rose cup depicting a boy with chickens with a Qianlong mark sold as Lot 3622 at Sotheby's Hong Kong on April 6, 2016.
Provenance From Mr. Loh in Los Angeles, California; a family heirloom. This collection was acquired in Singapore by Mr. Loh's family over 65 years ago. It was shipped to the US following the death of Mr. Loh's mother.
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