Chinese ceramics, cups, cups & saucers

Chinese Celadon Libation Cup with Floral Relief Decoration, 9cm Height

Chinese celadon libation cup, of lobed form, decorated with flowers and foliage in relief, standing on three feet, height 9 cm

Dehua Cup and Seal from Qing Dynasty with Carved Mark

A Chinese Dehua cup and Dehua seal, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The cup is with a carved "Lin Shi Zi Xin" mark on the base. Cup: 13.9 cm diameter, 9 cm high. Seal: 10.5 cm high.

Qianlong Period Chinese Enamel Cups and Saucers, Pair

A pair of Chinese export enamel cups and saucers, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Cups: 9 cm diameter, saucers: 13.5 cm diameter

Chinese Ge-Glazed Square Cup with Chenghua Mark, Ming/Qing Dynasty

A rare Chinese Ge-Glazed square cup, Chenghua mark, Ming/Early Qing Dynasty, 15TH/17th century, with an old lacquer box. 7 cm diameter, 6 cm high, / /

Rare Chinese Ruby-Red Ground Cup, Yongzheng Period (1736-1795)

A fine and rare Chinese Ruby-Red ground cup, Yongzheng six-character underglaze blue mark and of the period (1736-1795). The exterior of the cup is covered with a ruby-red glaze, has minute spots of varied shades created by the blowing of the glaze onto…

Jiaqing Dynasty Famille-Rose Boys Cup, Qing Dynasty (1796-1820)

A famille-rose 'Boys' cup, Jiaqing period, Qing Dynasty, (1796-1820), 6.3 cm high

Blue and white Ming-Qing cup, late 16th-early 17th century China

A blue and white cup, late Ming - early Qing, 8.9 cm diameter

Chinese Qing Dynasty Wood Carved Libation Cup with Floral Design

A Chinese wood carved libation cup, Qing Dynasty, the carved libation cup of naturalistic form overlaid with flowers on branches forming the feet, with later gilt metal liner to the bowl, export wax seal to the well. In good condition as catalogued,…

Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Libation Cup, Kangxi Period 1700

An antique Chinese blanc de chine porcelain libation cup, Kangxi period, circa 1700, 5 cm high, 8 cm wide

Miniature Chinese Blue and White Vases Collection with Wine Cup

A collection of seven miniature Chinese blue and white vases and wine cup

Chinese export porcelain tea-bowl and saucer, possibly London, 18th century

A Chinese export porcelain European tea-bowl and saucer, possibly London decorated in the atelier of James Giles, painted after David Teniers with a woman drinking and the saucer with a man smoking a pipe, the porcelain Qianlong period 18th century, the…

Chinese Export Gilt-Edged Tea Bowl and Saucer, Teniers Style, 18th Century

A Chinese export ware gilt-edged tea-bowl and saucer, possibly London decorated in the atelier of James Giles, in the Teniers style and painted with a man playing a violin and smoking a pipe, the porcelain Qianlong period 18th century, the English…

Rare Chinese Tea Canister Painted in London Atelier, 18th Century

A very rare Chinese ovoid tea canister and cover painted in the London atelier of James Giles in the David Teniers style, with a woman in landscape, the porcelain Qianlong period, 18th century, the English decoration circa 1768. Provenance: Robyn Robb…

Exotic Bird Tea Canister Decorated by James Giles, 18th Century

A Chinese export-ware ovoid tea canister and cover decorated in the London atelier of James Giles with exotic birds in landscape, Qianlong period 18th century. Provenance: Robert Burke collection. A related service was supplied made up from from Worcester…

Longquan Celadon Engraved Flower Tea Cup by Zhan Qiaoming Stamp

A Chinese 'Longquan' celadon glazed engraved flower tea cup (Zhan Qiaoming stamp), height 8 cm, diameter 7.5 cm

Famille-rose 'Boy and Chicken' Cup with Qianlong Mark, 20th Century

A famille-rose 'Boy and chicken' cup, Qianlong Fanggu six-character mark, 20th century, with a box, 6.7 cm high, 8 cm diameter. Provenance: Bonhams Skinner, Massachusetts, 3-13 Sep 2022, lot 116

Nanking Cargo 'Batavia Ware' Teacups and Side Plates Set

Set of 11 Nanking cargo 'Batavia Ware' blue & white teacups and 11 side plates, decoration depicting Batavia bamboo and Peonies. The so called '?Batavia Ware' refers to the Caf--au-lait exterior glaze, popular at the time. Condition variable- tiny chips,…

Modern Qianlong Marked Buddhist Emblem Cup with Silver Lining

A blue and white 'Buddhist Emblem' cup, Qianlong four-character mark, but modern, lined with silver to the interior and base, with a fitted box, 8.1 cm diam.

Famille-rose 'floral' cup with stand, Republic period, Jiangxi Porcelain

A famille-rose 'floral' cup, Jiangxi Porcelain factory mark, Republic period to mid 20th century, with a stand, 6 cm high, 7.3 cm diam.

Jun-ware celadon cup stands, 15th/16th century, with fitted box

A pair of Jun-ware celadon-glazed cup stands, 15th/ 16th century, with a fitted box, 9.3 cm diam. each (2).

Chinese Blue and White Dragon Cup, Qing Dynasty, Jiajing Mark

A Chinese blue and white dragon cup, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later, decorated with dragons, lotus and precious symbols, the base with a six-character mark for Jiajing. 5 cm high, 7.25 cm diameter

Chinese Qin Dynasty famille-rose saucers and celadon glaze bowl

Chinese Qin Dynasty famille-rose saucers x 7, celadon glaze BowlBlue and white bowl, famille rose glaze tea cup, diameter 14 cm, diameter 1.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm, height 6 cm, diameter 13 cm, height 5.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm, height 8.5 cm, diameter 10.5…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille-Rose and Blue & White Collectibles

Chinese mid-Qing Dynasty famille-rose bowl @7, famille-rose small cup @5 (hallmark). Chinese mid-Qing Dynasty blue and white, famille-rose dish @17, height 6 cm, diameter 2.5 cm, height 5 cm, diameter 0.5 cm, height 4.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm, diameter 15 cm…

Qing Dynasty Cups and Saucers, Meiji Period Octagonal Dishes

Six sets of Chinese Qing Dynasty famille-rose cups and saucers, in Yongzheng, Qianlong PeriodJapanese blue and white octagonal dishes, Meiji period @4, height 3.3 cm, diameter 6.5 cm, height 1.5 cm, diameter 11.2 cm

Qing Dynasty Blue and White Small Cup Collection

Lin family collection. Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white small cup @4, Bluel colour small cup x 2 (kangxi mark) (Guangxu mark), height :3 cm, diameter 5.5 cm, height :3.5 cm, diameter 4.5 cm.

Qing Dynasty Famille-Rose Cup and Saucer with Lady Figure

Lin family collection. A Chinese Qing Dynasty famille-rose small cup and saucer with lady figure, height :6.5 cm, diameter 7.3 cm, height :2 cm, diameter 12 cm

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Footed Bowls

Two Chinese blue and white footed bowls, 20th century, the Chinese export footed cup and dish with underglaze decoration, one on a tapering stem with dragon motif to the exterior, the other with a scalloped rim, central medallion and stylised floral…

Rare Chinese Longquan celadon octagonal stem cup

A rare Chinese Longquan celadon guan-type octagonal stem cup, probably Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644). The octagonal flaring sides with an unglazed deity sculpted in relief to the exterior of each panel, incised florals to the interior. Supported on a…

18th/19th Century Famille-Rose Cup and Saucer Set (2)

A famille-rose cup and saucer 18th/ 19th century 9 cm diam., and 13.5 cm diam. (2).

Famille Rose Porcelain Box and Cup

A Chinese famille rose porcelain box and wine cup, the box decorated to the lid and walls with boys playing, marked with Daoguang seal mark (1821-1850) and probably of the period, width 7.5 cm. The cup painted with two women in a fenced garden, Dia,6.2 cm…

Chinese Lion Dogs Cup and Cover

An underglaze blue decorated Chinese porcelain cup and cover, with two pairs of lion dogs amongst ribbon clouds, to the exterior and conforming cover, both with four-character mark. The interior with auspicious character rondel. Diameter 7.2 cm.…

Chinese Kangxi Mirror Black Wine Ewer

A Chinese mirror black wine ewer; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period; of pear shape with a cup shaped mouth, s-shaped spout and cloud-form connecting spandrel. 16 cm high, 14 cm wide

Chenghua Chicken Cup with Doucai Enamel - 20th Century

A doucai enamelled 'Chicken' cup, 20th century, the exterior with chickens and chicks beside rocks and flowering plants, Chenghua mark, 7.8 cm diameter

Kangxi Blue and White Cup and Saucer Set

Two blue and white cups and saucers, Kangxi period (1662-1722), Lager cup and saucer: 9 cm and 13.5 cm diameter

Chinese Qing Dynasty White Glazed Stem Cup

A Chinese white glazed stem cup, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 14.5 x 10.3 cm. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld. Aquired from Goodman & Co., Sydney, 30/11/1981.

Chinese Porcelain Set with Blue and White Lotus Design

Four Chinese porcelain items, 20th century Comprising a pair of underglaze blue and white bowls, flared form with lotus decoration and insects, bearing Qianlong six-character seal marks to the underside, a small double gourd bottle vase, and a wine cup…

Early 20th Century Famille-Rose Enamel Stem Cup

A famille-rose enamel stem cup, early 20th century, 9 cm high10 cm diameter

Liao Dynasty Amber Glazed Wine Cup

A Chinese amber glazed wine cup, Liao Dynasty (907-1125), of beautiful proportions with a slightly everted rim, evenly covered over the entire interior and exterior with a pleasant amber glaze, three small 'Sesame' stilt marks to the interior. 5.5 cm high…

Late Qing Dynasty Lotus Cup

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white iron-red 'Lotus' cup (hallmark), height 4 cm, diameter 8 cm

Celadon Wine Cup on Flower Stand, 12th/13th Century

A celadon wine cup on flower form stand, 12th/13th century, each piece covered with a glaze of olive green tone, the cup 7.5 cm diameter, the stand 16 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, The Estate of the Late John Kenny, 17/18 May 2004, Lot 2

Canton Enamel Teacup Set with Pomegranate and Rose Pattern

A Canton enamel Metal-Bodied teacup set presented in three pieces, the cup, a cover and a saucer. Hand painted with a pomegranate and rose pattern on a yellow ground. 8.5 cm

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Set

Four pieces of 19th century Chinese porcelain, 19th century comprising two export famille rose cups, matching small circular lidded box and a wine cup with polychrome enamel insect over blossoming flower decoration, with four-character mark underside,…

Qianlong famille-rose tea cup with ladies and children

A famille-rose tea cup, Qianlong period (1736-1795) finely decorated with ladies and children on the exterior, 7.4 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, NSW.

Longquan Celadon Stem Cup, 15th/16th Century

A Longquan celadon-glazed stem cup 15th/ 16th century 12.8 cm diam., 12.2 cm high. Provenance: Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis, Sydney, 28 Aug 2003 (receipt)

Butterfly and Cat Cup with Baoshan Zhai Mark

A famille-rose 'butterfly and cat' cup Baoshan Zhai iron-red studio mark 8.8 cm diam., 6.5 cm high

Yongzheng Doucai Chrysanthemum Wine Cup

A doucai 'chrysanthemum' wine cup Yongzheng six-character mark 3.8 cm high, 6.2 cm diam

Blue and White Deer Cup with Jiajing Mark and Tomobako

A blue-and-white 'deer' cup Jiajing six-character mark with tomobako, 8 cm diam

Blue and White Dragon Wine Cups with Tomobako

Two associated blue-and-white 'dragon and cloud' wine cups Jiajing and Wanli six-character seal marks with tomobako, Jiajing cup 7.6 cm diam. and 4.4 cm high, Wanli cup 8.4 cm diam. and 4.5 cm high (2).

Kangxi Doucai Chicken Cup with Box

A doucai 'chicken' cup Kangxi six-character mark with box, 7 cm diam., 3.1 cm high

Phoenix and Dragon Cups and Saucers with Box

A pair of 'phoenix and dragon' covered cups and saucers Guangxu iron-red mark, late Qing dynasty with box, the cups 10.6 cm diam. each, the saucers 11.7 cm diam. each (6).

Mamie Venner Hand-Painted Porcelain Tea Set

Mamie Venner (1881-1974) Australia, a Cauldon porcelain tea cup & saucer, hand painted in blue florals with gilt highlights on a graduated mauve ground, signed Mamie Venner to base

Famille Rose Cup and Saucers with Canton Medallions

A Chinese export famille rose cup and two saucers, circa 1880 the three pieces decorated in Canton famille rose medallions showing alternating panels of figures and birds, butterflies, and flowers. Height 6.5 cm, (cup) diameter: 15.5 cm, and smaller

Assorted Asian Artifacts, 20th Century

A Chinese carved coconut cup, an Indian bidri ware box and three porcelain dishes, 20th century, (5 items), the cup 7.5 cm high

Celadon Wine Cup with Finger Loop Handle

Chinese celadon wine cup, of squat curved form and set with a small finger loop handle and shaped flange, in pale green/ blue tones, height 5 cm x length 13.5 cm

Kangxi Boy and Buffalo Cup and Saucer

A Chinese iron red and gilt 'Boy and Buffalo' covered cup and saucer, Kangxi period (1661-1722), the three piece set decorated with a boy riding a buffalo, pulling a calf behind him, 10 cm high, 14 cm diameter.

Guangxu Reign Lotus Pedal Cup with Inscription (1908)

A famille-rose 'lotus pedal' cup Inscribed on the 'term' the 34th year of the Guangxu reign (1908) with box, 19.5 cm long. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney

Enamelled Orchid Cup with Box

An enamelled 'orchid' cup Guangxu six-character mark and of the period with box, 7.3 cm high Exhibitions and Publications: Myrtle, Hepburn. Late Chinese Imperial Porcelain, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1980, pl. 42 (label: 1980 LCIP 42)

18th Century Chinese Tea Cup and Saucer with Pagoda Pattern

A mid 18th century Chinese tea cup and saucer, painted with 'Pagoda in Riverscape' pattern, circa 1750, bears Christies sticker to base. Diameter of saucer 11.5 cm. Provenance: Christies, the Nanking cargo, ex lot 5059.

Dehua Qing Dynasty Libation Cup with Floral Decorations

Chinese Dehua Qing Dynasty libation cup, of spreading form, decorated with flowering branches on a branched base, on wooden stand, height 6 cm and 10 cm (including stand), length 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the Late Dr Alexander Yu Fu Pau

Qing-style Polychrome Butterfly Cup

A Chinese Qing style polychrome decorated porcelain cup, the exterior decorated all round with butterflies between borders at the rim and foot, a printed red seal script mark underside, height 15 cm, and 8.5 cm

Chinese Dragon Wine Cups from Hatcher Cargo

A pair of Chinese 'Hatcher Cargo' blue and white dragon wine cups, transitional, circa 1643-1646, each decorated with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. Dealer description label loose with one cup, each approximately 4.25 cm high, 5 cm diameter. Provenance…

Kangxi Blue and White Antique Chinese Cups

Two Chinese blue and white cups, Kangxi period (1661-1722), each decorated with precious antiques and vases, one slightly larger than the other, the larger cup 7.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter. Provenance: A private collection of Kangxi porcelain, Regional…

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Trio Set

Pair vintage Chinese Famille Rose trios including two each matching cups, saucers, and plates, traditional painted decoration, marked to bases.

Qing Dynasty Blue and White Figural Cup

An antique blue and white figural cup, qing Dynasty, Continuously decorated with narrative scenes in a landscape featuring lovely ladies and a young boy coaxing a reluctant pack horse, unidentified double bordered seal mark underside, height: 7 cm

Dragon and Blossom Relief Porcelain Libation Cup

Antique Chinese porcelain libation cup with in relief dragon and blossom decoration, width 10 cm minor chip to top rim

Chinese Enamel Miniature Bowls & Saucers with Gilt Accents

Pair of Chinese miniature enamel bowls & saucers, decorated in tones of dark blue, yellow, red and green on a light blue ground, accented with gilt, the saucers with mirrored character marks, a/f, cup height 4 cm, saucer diameter 11 cm (2)

Chinese Tea Cup Duo: Mandarin & Landscape Floral Patterns

Two late circa 18th/ early circa 19th tea bowl cup and saucers Chinese Mandarin pattern (chip to saucer rim) and black and white landscape floral pattern

Greek Black Slip Terracotta Vessels from Luciano Sita Collection

Three Greek black slip terracotta vessels. Terracotta skyphos deep wine cup height 9 cm, diameter 11 cm; and two lekythos oil bottle height 16 cm each. One with restored neck. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

Blue and White Dragon Cup with Ming Marks

A blue and white decorated dragon cup, the bell shaped cup with a pair of writhing dragons pursuing a flaming pearl amidst fiery clouds, apocryphal bordered Ming marks underside, height 5 cm, diameter 6 cm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bleu de Hue Vessels

Four Chinese Bleu de hue vessels, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), comprising three dishes and a cup, the largest dish decorated with guardian lions and a four character mark to the reverse, the three dishes bound with a metal rim. Diameter of largest 16.5 cm.…

Chinese Kangxi Wucai Month Cup with Hare and Cassia Tree

A Chinese wucai 'month' cup for beyue (the eighth month) with decoration of a hare beneath a yellow-flowering cassia or Osmanthus tree, an underglaze blue ten-character poem and seal to reverse, Kangxi six-character mark under the base. Provenance: The…

Chinese Qianlong Blue-enamelled Floral Cup

A late 19th century Chinese Blue-enamelled 'Floral' cup (Qianlong Nian Zhi mark), height 3 cm, diameter 6.3 cm

Famille Rose Tea Cup & Saucer Sets, Early 20th Century

A pair of early 20th century famille rose lidded tea cup and saucer sets, height 9.5 cm, diameter 10.8 cm

Chinese Chi-Dragon Cup with Chenghua Mark

A Chinese blue and white Chi-dragon cup (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark), height 3 cm, diameter 7 cm

Qing Dynasty Ge-Type Celadon and Apple-Green Cup

A Chinese Ge-Type celadon and Apple-Green cup, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, the interior with a celadon glaze, the exterior with apple green clear enamel, both the interior and exterior glazes covered in a fine ge-type crackle. Provenance:…

Ming Dynasty Green Crackle Glaze Stem Cup

Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan stem cup, in a green glaze, with a crackle glaze, supported on tapering ribbed foot, height 12 cm

Guangxu Peacock Wine Cup

A 'peacock and plum blossom' wine cup, Guangxu iron-red six-character mark. box, 7.2 cm high, 7.1 cm diam.. Provenance: Nagel, Spezialauktion Asiatische Kunst, Stuttgart, Sale 27A, Lot 866, 21 May 2004. Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1074.…

Qing Blanc de Chine Libation Cup with Animal Decorations

Chinese late Qing Dynasty blanc de chine libation cup, decorated with raised animals on a flat circular foot, on a wooden stand, length 9.5 cm

Dragon Pursuing Flaming Pearl Porcelain Wine Cup

Chinese porcelain wine cup, of deep form, decorated with two dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl below the eight Ashtamangala attribute symbols, in polychrome enamels on a white ground, with gilt accent to rim, six character mark to base, height 6 cm…

Qing Dynasty porcelain tea cup with floral decoration

Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain tea cup, of deep cylindrical form, decorated with underglaze flowers accented with enamel flowers and leaves on a circular foot, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy…

Yongzhen marked Chinese porcelain cup with floral design

Chinese fine porcelain cup. With everted rim and raised on circular foot. Pale turquoise interior, the exterior with flowers on a puce ground. Bears Yongzhen mark to base. Diameter 11.5 cm

Iron Red Dragon Porcelain Wine Cup

Chinese porcelain wine cup. The exterior with two iron red underglazed dragons surrounded by flames and clouds. The interior with an additional dragon. Bears underglaze Ch'ien Lung mark to base. Diameter 7 cm

Chinese Dragon Cup and Saucer Set

A set of Chinese yellow and green dragon cup and saucer (Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi mark), height 3 cm, diameter 5.5 cm (cup) height 1.5 cm, diameter 9.8 cm (saucer)

Chinese Red Glazed Cup with Yongzheng Mark

A Chinese red-glazed cup (Da Qing Yongzheng Nian Zhi mark), height 4.3 cm, diameter 8 cm

Chinese Doucai Bamboo Cup - Yongzheng Mark

A Chinese Doucai bamboo cup (Da Qing Yongzheng Nian Zhi mark), height 3.5 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

Chinese Blanc de Chine Libation Cup with Applique Decoration

A Chinese Dehua (blanc de chine) libation cup, 17th/18th century, of rhinoceros horn form with applique decoration, 7.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, condition: small chip to footrim.

Chinese Porcelain Chicken Wine Cup

Chinese porcelain chicken decorated wine cup 7.9 cm diameter, 8.8 cm high

Chinese Porcelain Chicken Wine Cup

Chinese porcelain chicken decorated wine cup 7.9 cm diameter, 8.8 cm high

Cantonese Famille Rose Lidded Cup

A 19th century Cantonese famille rose lidded cup, the lid and body with traditional figured, floral and bird panels on a finely detailed ground including butterflies, gilt enrichments including the knobbly fruit form finial, twin branch handles. Height 12…

Dragon-decorated Chinese porcelain wine cup

Chinese porcelain wine cup, of conventional form, with slightly flared rim, decorated with rampant dragons, in tones of mauve on a yellow ground, six character mark to base, height 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain

Chinese Doucai Porcelain Stem Cup with Sun and Cloud Motif

Chinese Doucai porcelain stem cup, of conventional form, the bowl exterior decorated with dual suns amongst polychrome clouds, the stem decorated with repeating character marks and borders, six character mark to base of inner stem, together with small…