A Nanking Cargo Quing Dynasty Mug
Ref: 16113
Sold.
A Chinese “Nanking Cargo” blue and white decorated porcelain mug.
Large scale, retaining much of the original 18th century cobalt blue decoration.
Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, circa 1750.
From the "Nanking Cargo" sale, Christie's Amsterdam, 28 April-2 May, 1986 (lot 1557) of material salvaged by Captain Michael Hatcher from the Geldermalsen, a VOC ship that sank on its homeward journey in 1752.
H:13.5 W:14 D:16 CM
H:5.3 W:5.5 D:6.2 INCHES