AN EXTREMELY RARE IRON-RED DECORATED 'CRANE' CUP... Lot 232

AN EXTREMELY RARE IRON-RED DECORATED 'CRANE' CUP JIAJING FOUR CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD the delicately potted sides painted in iron-red with four panels of cranes in flight amidst clouds, the interior with a single shou-symbol 6.5cm diam PROVENANCE: From a Private London Collection - acquired from Sotheby's, Hong Kong,Echoes of Fragrance – Evolution of Tea Culture from the Tang to the Qing Dynasties, 16th of Dec 2021, lot 5049; they mention in the description a similar example sold in their London rooms 13th December 1977, lot 45. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS LOT: BIDDING WILL BE BY TELEPHONE, ABSENTEE BID AND IN THE AUCTION ROOM ONLY. A DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR BIDDING. PLEASE CONTACT enquiries@doreandrees.com FOR MORE INFORMATION