Chenghua Period, Ming Dynasty，Doucai Wine Cup with Lingzhi Ruyi Motifs

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Dimensions: 15th Century, Height approximately 4.5 cm (1.77 in), Diameter approximately 7.5 cm (2.95 in) Condition & Provenance: Perfect intact condition with lustrous smooth glaze, crisp base mark, no cracks or repairs. Private Collection, Texas Description: The delicate cup features a flared rim and tapered body resting on a tiny neatly‑formed foot. Four groups of stylized lingzhi fungus sprays are outlined in underglaze blue and filled with vivid overglaze enamels of iron‑red, emerald green and pale yellow. A six‑character “Da Ming Cheng Hua Nian Zhi” mark is neatly inscribed within a double blue square on the base. The interior is plain white with creamy translucent glaze. It fully embodies the refined, elegant imperial aesthetic of Chenghua doucai porcelain, an extremely coveted masterpiece of Chinese court porcelain.

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