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Chinese Ming Dynasty Jiajing period tea cups pair - $980 (Santa Ana)

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condition: fair
Rare pair of Late Ming Dynasty bell shape cups, decorated with typical longevity pattern of Jiajing period, i.e., deer and crane metaphor the longevity in Chinese convention. Diameter 8 cm. No mark at bottom. The diffuse qinghua cobalt blue pigment is typical late Ming period Hui-Qing.
In excellent condition, one carries very very minor chip at the rim as shown in the photo.
You can imagine how enjoyable is to drink tea or wine with this pair of magnificent cups!

Cash only please.

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