A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FIGURAL STEM CUP
Ming Dynasty period. The U-shaped body rising to a flared rim, supported on splayed stem foot, freely painted to the exterior with figural scenes and two 'seal marks', the interior decorated with a seated scholar, the base inscribed with six character Ming reign mark.
Height: 3 5/8 in (9.2 cm) Diameter: 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm)
Provenance: Important Private collection, Los Angeles
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Ming Dynasty period. The U-shaped body rising to a flared rim, supported on splayed stem foot, freely painted to the exterior with figural scenes and two 'seal marks', the interior decorated with a seated scholar, the base inscribed with six character Ming reign mark.
Height: 3 5/8 in (9.2 cm) Diameter: 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm)
Provenance: Important Private collection, Los Angeles