Lot 203 , A rare and complete set of ten Chinese famille rose nesting cups, Daoguang period, graduating from 4.5cm - 11cm, largest cup with short

A rare and complete set of ten Chinese famille rose nesting cups, Daoguang period, each piece painted with scenes from the Romance of the Western Chamber, the largest cup with Daoguang mark and of the period (1821-50), graduating from 4.5cm - 11cm, largest cup with short hairline rim crack
Estimate £600-800

Each of the cups has very slight wear to the gilding on the rims, the largest cup has a short hairline crack to the rim measuring 10mm otherwise in good condition with no restoration or chips.


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Sold for £2,200