Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: Rec on Feb 22, 2018, 04:58:52

Title: small eggshell cup
Post by: Rec on Feb 22, 2018, 04:58:52
Today I found these delicate unmarked cup without saucer on the flee market. I hope you can enlightem me
Title: Re: small eggshell cup
Post by: peterp on Feb 22, 2018, 10:55:59
Does not look Chinese.
Title: Re: small eggshell cup
Post by: Rec on Feb 25, 2018, 05:16:58
hi Peter,
because of the willow pattern, i thought it might be a Chinese cup especially made for export market
Title: Re: small eggshell cup
Post by: peterp on Feb 25, 2018, 21:34:53
That was under consideration too, but the shape, use of the gilt and rim decoration look as if they were not Chinese. You are aware that the willow pattern was widely copied even in the west, I assume...?