Lot 340 , Three Chinese Yixing pewter and jade mounted cups, Daoguang period (1821-50), w. 8cm-8.6cm
Three Chinese Yixing pewter and jade mounted cups, Daoguang period (1821-50), each of different shape with white crackle glaze to the interior and calligraphic inscription in the exterior, w. 8cm-8.6cm
Estimate £600-800
The first cup which has six lobes has stained crackle white glaze to the interior and the pewter mount is a bit pitted and worn on the rim. A little dirty and tarnished and the jade handle has a minute nick on the edge.
Second cup, also six lobes as well has a restored patch just below the inside of the rim and a hairline crack running upwards. The exterior has a little bit of wear and some denting to the foot.
Last cup which is pentefoil shape has some slight wear to the glaze on the high points of the interior, some occasional scratching on the exterior, otherwise in reasonable condition
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