Cup decorated with a pair of phoenixes and peonies

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 69.127.1
Type: pottery
Date of production:
1723-1735
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Marks: Four character Yongzheng sealmark
Materials: porcelain
Dimensions: height: 9.1 cm
diameter (mouth): 9.5 cm
diameter (base): 4.6 cm
Monochrome glazed ceramics have a long historical tradition in Chinese ceramic art. This is a cup with a wide, round bottom that stands on a high base. The surface of this cup is coated with pale blue (qingbai) glaze.