A Chinese blue‑and‑white floral stem cup

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A Chinese blue‑and‑white floral stem cup L. 15.5 cm. W. 15.5 cm. H. 18 cm. Weight 700 grams. A Chinese blue‑and‑white floral stem cup, measuring 15.5cm long, 15.5cm wide, 18cm high, weighing 700 grams. This high‑stemmed porcelain vessel features a deep, flared bowl supported by a tall tapering stem. The bowl exterior is lavishly painted in underglaze cobalt‑blue with full‑blooming seasonal flowers and leafy branches. Further floral motifs decorate the stem, while geometric border patterns embellish the inner rim and the junction between bowl and stem. The cobalt pigment displays natural ink‑like tonal variations. Minor surface wear consistent with age and handling is visible across the glazed body and foot rim.

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