CLEIJ
ORIENTAL ART
CLEIJ
ORIENTAL ART
Batavia ware teacups and saucers with Iron Red and Gilt
Description
This attractive set consists of three matching Chinese export porcelain teacups
and saucers. The outside of the cups and the reverse of the saucers are decorated
with an attractive brown glaze, typical for the Batavia wares. The front of the
saucers, as well as the inside and the outside medallions of the teacups are finely
decorated with floral spays and pomegranates in Iron Red and Gilt. These highlights
are of exceptional quality and beauty. The Iron Red and Gilt palette, also referred
to as "Rouge de Fer", is typical for the reign of the Chinese emperor Kangxi (1662-1722).
This set dates from the end of his reign, around 1720. The diameter of the saucers
is 4 inches (just over 10 cm) and the height of the teacups is almost 1.5 inches
(3.5 cm).
Condition
Excellent, with some wear to the enameled highlights as well as some light crackling
in the glaze. In addition, one cup has an original firing fracture in the base,
two cups have an almost invisible frit to the rim, two saucers have some small chips
to the reverse rim and one saucer has a 0.75-inch hairline fracture.
Age
Kangxi, circa 1720.
Price $495 (entire set)
Please refer to item no. 6KC207 when making inquiries.
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