Libation bowl/libation cup (2) - Porcelain - 19th-20th Century

Pair of Gongfu Cha tea cups 'Millefleurs' Rosa Family on Yellow and Turquoise grounds, interior and base Celadon - Yongzheng Yu Zhi mark - Late Qing Dynasty / Republic Period Rare assortment of tasting cups for the tea ceremony (Gongfu Cha) in fine porcelain, richly hand-painted with polychrome enamels of the Rosa Family (Fencai). The external decoration features the iconic densely packed 'Millefleurs' motif (Wan Hua Ju - Mille Fiori), a symbol of prosperity and blessing. The cups display the two most celebrated and sought-after color variants among collectors: one on a bright turquoise ground and one on the precious Imperial Yellow ground. The refined craftsmanship is distinguished by the use of double glaze: the interior of the cup and the entire hollow of the outer base are completely coated with a delicate light Celadon glaze (Dongqing) with vitreous luster. This inner finish was specially designed to enhance the nuances and color of the tea infusion. Dimensions: Height 5 cm, Diameter 6.5 cm each. Mark: On the bottom of both, a four-character blue underglaze square seal: Yongzheng Yu Zhi (雍正御製). Condition: in good condition.

Estimate:£376.67

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