Near Pair of Batavia Brown-glazed Fahua Cups

Description:

Near Pair of Batavia Brown-glazed Fahua Cups, China, possibly 18th century, low bowl-shape with two chilong handles, decorated with two shou characters between two bands of ruyi clouds around rim and lotus lappet around foot, four-character Qianlong mark embossed on base, ht. to 1 3/8, dia. to 2 5/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

in good condition with minor gilt loss to one.


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