Two Chinese Dehua blanc de chine libation cups, Qing dynasty, 18th century, each with applied sprrigs of blossoming prunus, on a branch form base, the larger cup with applied label for Bluett & Sons, London, each with applied R.G label with ink inscribed stock numbers 316 & 325,10.5cm x 7cm & 11.3cm x 7.3cm

H. M. Barker collection, London, UK.

Condition Report

The larger cup has an open firing crack on the base and numerous surface scratches to the interior. No signs of any post production chips or cracks.

The smaller cup a a small crack with restoration on one support. The other support has a very fine hairline crack at the opposite end. The interior with surface scratches. Each applied sprig has a fine brown stained crack/firing crack near the bottom of the stem. A small black speck on the rim, though this is likely to have been produced during firing.

Both cups appear free from rim chips and any obvious rim cracks. Under a strong light the paste of the body appears white with patches of yellow. Generally overall, both are in good order other than those faults mentioned.