Cup covered with deep pink glaze

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 77.12.1
Type: object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
1875–1908
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Marks: six-character iron red Guangxu mark
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: gilt; glazed
The exterior is covered with pink glaze (rose du Barry), introduced into Chinese ceramic art during the late Kangxi reign (1662-1722). The rim is gilded.