A Chinese famille rose mug, 18th century
Of cylindrical form with ribbed 'bamboo' handle, painted in colours with noble figures before a palace on the shores of a lake to shaped reserves within scroll borders, 14cm high.

Condition Report

There is a small area of restoration to the rim, covering a hairline running from the rim down into the body. The work is of a high professional standard. There is a very small impact fracture to the rim edge. Rubbing to the gilt in places, especially to the handle. Rubbing to the enamel in places especially the lower quarter.

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