, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the cup with a slightly everted rim and standing on a high foot, the interior moulded with stylised lotus petals enclosing various floral patterns, 8.5cm high x 9cm diameter
Provenance: From the collection of the late J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) and by family descent. Bought from Helen Expir (who in turn purchased it at Sotheby's, 11 December 1984, Lot 286). Previously in the R.F.A. Riesco (1877-1964) collection (label inside stem). No receipt but mentioned in collection notes.
Exhibition: Oriental Ceramic Society, Hong Kong, 1979, Plate No. 70
元 卵白釉模印莲瓣纹高足碗
拍品来源：前英国外务部官员J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) 私人收藏，购自Helen Expir，其于1984年12月11日购自苏富比，此前曾为英国大律师及著名中国陶瓷收藏家R.F.A. Riesco收藏的一部分
展览信息：香港东方陶瓷协会展览，1979年，图版70号
Condition Report:
One crack of 1.3cm long to the rim, firing faults and blistering to the glaze, one chip to the foot and one shallow chip to the rim
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