Chinese Imari mug, c. 1720. Kangxi Period.

A large Chinese porcelain mug, c. 1720, Kangxi Period. The bell shaped mug, hand painted in the Imari style, with a large gilt flower head, rising above rocks, with bamboo growing to one side, and further plants to the other side.
Set upon a a spreading foot, painted with stylised floral scroll. The scroll handle painted with stylised flowers.

Medium: Porcelain

Height: 5.2 cm, 6”.

Width: 18 cm, 7 1/4”.

Depth: 12.3 cm, 4 7/8”.

Condition: Typical minor wear to the gilding. No restoration.