Four Unusual Tiger Pattern Chinese Export Cups, Saucers
May 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

Four unusual, small Chinese export cups and saucers with decoration of Tiger, bird, butterfly, rockery, Spring blooms and sea life. Though plenty of green in these, they would appear to lean toward famille rose. The yellow-green background over wave pattern reminds of some English production and perhaps there may be some cross influence here - particularly relating to some English interpretation of Japanese kakiemon. In any event, strange things can come out of centuries of trade. Ca 1910...