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Fri, Mar 20, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3348

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Cups

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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$0 $1
$5 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Cups.

Each with a gently flaring rim and rounded sides rising from a short foot. The exterior decorated in underglaze blue with alternating vertical panels containing stylized floral and foliate motifs, including blossoms, leafy stems, and geometric divisions arranged in a repeating pattern. The interiors with a central medallion depicting flowering plants within a circular border, and a decorative band below the rim. The rims finished with a narrow gilt line. The bases each bearing a four-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle. {Approximate dimensions: diameter 3 inches}

Condition

Hairlines. Wear to the gilt rims and minor surface wear consistent with age and handling.

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