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PAIR CHICKEN CUPS, CHENGHUA MARK

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PAIR CHICKEN CUPS, CHENGHUA MARK
PAIR CHICKEN CUPS, CHENGHUA MARK
Item Details
Description
Beautiful Chinese porcelain cups. Deep curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing. The rim has a double blue ring around the outer edge. The exterior is adorned with hand-painted floral design, depicting a rooster, hen, and chicks scratching the soil for grubs. The Cock or (Gong-Ji) Wards off evil. A picture of a red cock will defend a house from fire. A white cock positioned on a casket will keep demons at bay. According to ancient times a cock is never to be killed or bad luck will arise. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous.


Mark on base, a six underglaze blue script -KaiShu- characters enclosed within two square borders, Made in The Years of ChengHua Reign Period of Great Ming.

Dimensions: 1-1/2" H x 3-1/4" Dia (each)
Condition
Over all in EXCELLENT Condition, No chip, No crack, No hairline, No repaired.

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PAIR CHICKEN CUPS, CHENGHUA MARK

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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