Figure 1  Fluted cups, China, early eighteenth century. Porcelain. Left: H. 3". (Photos, courtesy of the author.) The exterior is decorated with delicate flowers over the glaze. Figure 2  Interior of the cups illustrated in fig. 1. Overglaze flowers ornament the interior surfaces, as well. Figure 3  Cup, China, early eighteenth century. Porcelain. H. 2 ". This hexagonal cup is adorned on the exterior with a floral decoration. Figure 4  Base of the cup illustrated in fig. 4 displaying unidentified underglaze mark. Figure 5  Box, China, early eighteenth century. Porcelain. D. 4 1/8". (Courtesy, Stamen Collection.) This small fluted container, provided for comparative purposes, is similarly decorated with a delicate floral motif.