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.