A Chinese famille rose ruby ground teacup and saucer, Yongzheng period, painted to the saucer and the exterior of the cup with cartouches of flowers, fruits and butterflies, all on gilded foliage ground, ruby ground to the inside of the cup and...

A Chinese famille rose ruby ground teacup and saucer, Yongzheng period, painted to the saucer and the exterior of the cup with cartouches of flowers, fruits and butterflies, all on gilded foliage ground, ruby ground to the inside of the cup and back of the saucer, 11.5cm diameter. (2) Provenance: Purchased from John Sparks Ltd in 1948, , and thence by descent 清雍正 胭脂紅地粉彩描金繪瓜果花蝶圖紋茶盃碟一套 來源：於1948年購於John Sparks Ltd畫廊，後傳承至現藏家。
品項報告 Condition report A chip to the foot of the cup. Two hairlines (2cm & 3.5 cm) run down from the rim of the cup. Obvious restoration traces to the saucer. General ware commensurate with age.