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A Blue And White 'figural' Stem Cup — MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY

A Blue And White 'figural' Stem Cup

MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY

This blue and white porcelain stem cup exemplifies the refined ceramic craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty's 15th century, a period renowned for its technical mastery and aesthetic refinement. The vessel likely features figural decoration, possibly depicting immortals, sages, or narrative scenes rendered in cobalt blue underglaze against the pristine white porcelain body. Such pieces were highly prized in both the Chinese court and among European collectors, reflecting the significant international demand for Ming porcelain during this era of unparalleled quality and innovation.

Provenance
Baerwald Collection, New York, no. XI/38. H. F. Parfitt Collection. Early Chinese Ceramics: The Property of H. F. Parfitt, Esq.; Sotheby's London, 8 February 1946, lot 31. Francis Brodie (1880-1967) and Enid Lodge Collection, Flore House, Northamptonshire, England, no. B.82. Oriental Arts, Ltd., New York, 2000. Stuart Collection, no. 127.
Spotted At
Auction House · Christie's

Notes

LITERATURE Oriental Ceramics Society, Ming Blue-and-White Porcelain, London, 1946, p. 11, no. 35. Oriental Ceramics Society, Chinese Blue and White Porcelain from the 14th to 19th Centuries, London, 1953, no. 120. EXHIBITED London, Oriental Ceramics Society, Ming Blue-and-White Porcelain, 24 October-21 December 1946. London, Oriental Ceramics Society, Chinese Blue and White Porcelain from the 14th to 19th Centuries, 16 December 1953-23 January 1954. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Rufus Chen (陳嘉安) Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this ASIANARTNY@CHRISTIES.COM +1 212 636 2180 VIEW CONDITION REPORT

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Important Chinese Art

March 26, 2026

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Sold: $38,100

Lot 616

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A Blue And White 'figural' Stem Cup, MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY

This blue and white porcelain stem cup exemplifies the refined ceramic craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty's 15th century, a period renowned for its technical mastery and aesthetic refinement. The vessel likely features figural decoration, possibly depicting immortals, sages, or narrative scenes rendered in cobalt blue underglaze against the pristine white porcelain body. Such pieces were highly prized in both the Chinese court and among European collectors, reflecting the significant international demand for Ming porcelain during this era of unparalleled quality and innovation.

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Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Figural, Stem cup, Classical, Decorative Arts, Ming Dynasty, Blue And White Porcelain, Elegant, Ceramic, Chinese, 15th Century