Famille-rose mille-fleurs cups, Jiaqing period

A pair of famille-rose 'mille-fleurs' cups Qing dynasty, each…
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A pair of famille-rose 'mille-fleurs' cups Qing Dynasty, each of deep 'U' form, the sides slightly flaring to the rim supported on a small foot, the exterior and foot delicately painted with an overall profusion of colourful flowers, including clusters of chrysanthemum, sprigs of camellia, iris, lotus, hydrangea, daylily and aster, interspersed with foliage in different tones of green, all below the gilt rim, the interior and base left white and inscribed in iron-red with a six-character seal mark of Jiaqing, 8 cm diameter. Other Notes: A single bowl of this pattern dated to the Jiaqing period sold Important Chinese Art, Sotheby's, New York, 12 September 2018, lot 158, and a pair of bowls sold Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's, New York, 23 March 2018, lot 819.

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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