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Chinese egg shell wine cup from the Qing Dynasty period

Description

Chinese Porcelain wine cup from the Qing period early 1800's to 1870's under one of 3 Emperors (and son's) Jaiqing to Tongzhi ... VERY delicate, paper thin and light shines through  ... a finely painted green dragon graces the outside with green, yellow, purple and blue flowers of some type with yellow and what appeares to be real gold accents as well as green leaves. A red dragon in red enamel(?) is in the inside bottom of cup. Rim 8cm, 3 3/16" ; Base 3.6cm, 1 7/16" ; Height 7.8cm, 3 3/16". Cup weighs roughly 36.1grams. No idea what woods comprise the stand.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Porcelain
Distinguishing marks six-character seal mark within a square in red enamel of the period
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item Rim 8cm, 3 3/16" ... Base 3.6cm, 1 7/16" and height 7.8cm, 3 3/16".
Date Period Qing Dynasty period, early 1800's to 1870's
Weight Cup alone weights 36.1 grams.
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