Rare Export Porcelain Teacup and Saucer

Rare Export Porcelain Teacup and Saucer, China, c. 1755, the polychrome saucer and cup exterior depicting Adam and Eve with the Serpent in the garden of Eden, with idyllic background and gilt apple in the serpent's mouth, the well of the cup with small floral decoration, cup ht. 1 1/2, saucer dia. 4 in.

Provenance: Suchow and Seigel.

Literature: Espir, European Decoration on Oriental Porcelain 1700-1830, pp. 196-97.
Estimate $1,800-2,200

slight wear do to rubbing on the well of the saucer, very small losses to rim of cup.

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