Pair of Goldfish Cups with Xianfeng Mark
Possibly Xianfeng Reign (1850-1861)
Each finely potted and with gilt rim and eight painted goldfish against finely incised ground of stylized waves, the center of interior with a single goldfish, the base of each with an underglaze blue six-character Xianfeng mark. With their original mid-19th century custom fitted hardwood box.
Diameter 4 in.
Condition: Some light abrasions and scratches commensurate with age.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not indicate the lot is free of damage or condition issues. Available Condition Reports will appear as an additional image. Condition Reports and photographs may be requested on items. Bid accordingly. All sales are final, no returns are accepted on the basis of condition.
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Possibly Xianfeng Reign (1850-1861)
Each finely potted and with gilt rim and eight painted goldfish against finely incised ground of stylized waves, the center of interior with a single goldfish, the base of each with an underglaze blue six-character Xianfeng mark. With their original mid-19th century custom fitted hardwood box.
Diameter 4 in.
Condition: Some light abrasions and scratches commensurate with age.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not indicate the lot is free of damage or condition issues. Available Condition Reports will appear as an additional image. Condition Reports and photographs may be requested on items. Bid accordingly. All sales are final, no returns are accepted on the basis of condition.