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Pair of Chinese Gilt Teacups with White Cranes, c. 1930

$288per set
£215.49per set
€250.09per set
CA$401per set
A$451.04per set
CHF 233.95per set
MX$5,471.46per set
NOK 2,966.29per set
SEK 2,791.44per set
DKK 1,865.74per set
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About the Item

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions both practical and decorative. This pair of fine porcelain tea cups has a simple, tapered form, shaped with a very thin body and a narrow footed base. Dated to the Republic Period (1912-1949), the cups are decorated with a persimmon-orange glaze accented by gilt brushwork. Each cup features a white crane surrounded by gilt pine tree branches, both symbols of longevity. The underside of each cup is finished with a stamped maker’s mark. Minor chip to one base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Diameter: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Minor chip to one base.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMRC0791stDibs: LU820043203752

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