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This set of small wine cups is a beautifully classic example of late Ming dynasty enamel-porcelains.
The ogee form cups are painted with red, green, blue and brownish red enamels upon a white
background. Paintings of lotus flower sprigs, lanterns and Chinese figures adorn the exterior
while each interior centers a front-facing dragon. The paintings bear differing levels
of translucency that add a wonderful sense of depth and are finished by a lustrous, glassy
overglaze. The Wanli marked wine cups will be sold in the Fine Asian Works of Art Auction
on June 23rd at an estimate of $70,000-90,000.