A Chinese famille rose 'erotic subject' cup and saucer, Yongzheng/Qianlong

Dia.: 13 cm (the saucer)
Dia.: 7,4 cm - H.: 7,3 cm (the cup)

Erotic art is an eminent part of the cultural heritage of ancient China, and was already flourishing in pre-Imperial times. With its peak during the late-Ming period, this art remained a fixed feature in Chinese literature and visual arts until well into the 20th century.

Chinese erotic art is a search for beauty in all its mani festations, for not only does it offer stimulation, it provides source of great aesthetic pleasure. It never presents sex in a crude or pornographical way, but within a framework of beauty and harmony, enhanced with details of a profound or symbolic nature.

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The cup with a break reglued to the rim.
- The saucer excellent.

品相報告：（已用紫外線光檢查）
- 杯子口一處掉粘。
- 碟子全品。

Adjudication frais incl.: € 1.690