Bidspirit auction | Chinese Export Verte Imari Mug


Chinese Export Verte Imari Mug - Chinese export verte Imari porcelain mug, ca. third quarter 18th century. Of slight bell form, the striped body interrupted with cloud-shaped panels containing lotus blooms. Set half-way down with a pierced horizontal bracket. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, Part III, ” 20 January 2004, Lot 159; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 6 1/2 in x width: 5 1/2 in x diameter: 4 1/2 in. Condition: Large losses to the glaze layer along the handle. Crazing to the glaze throughout. No noticeable repairs under UV light. No cracks. Light wear to the footrim.