Famille Rose Cup and Saucers with Canton Medallions
A Chinese export famille rose cup and two saucers, circa 1880 the three pieces decorated in Canton famille rose medallions showing alternating panels of figures and birds, butterflies, and flowers. Height 2.56 in., (cup) diameter: 6.10 in., and smaller
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese ceramics, export ware - export ware, other 229
- Chinese ceramics, famille decoration - famille rose, fencai, yangcai, other 1,405
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Chinese ceramics, item type
- cups, cups & saucers 314
- figurines 1,603
