A rare faux-bois porcelain cup marked Qianlong, circa 1800. Photo Czerny's

Interesting trompe l'oeil cup imitating the veins of wood with rusty overglaze colours and gilt borders; at the base the six-character seal mark Qianlong, slightly worn. diameter 11.7 cm. Estimate 1000.00 | 1200.00 €

Note: See a similar cup from the Qianlong period in: "Treasures in the royalty: the official kiln porcelain of the Chinese Qing dynasty" page 355.

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