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.
1-1/2" Height x 3-1/4" Dia (each, without stand)

Measurements: Height: 1 5/8" Diameter: 3 1/4" Stand Height: 1 1/4" Diameter: 2 3/4"

In EXCELLENT condition over all.
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