015: A SONG DYNASTY GUANYAO CUP
015: A SONG DYNASTY GUANYAO CUP A SONG DYNASTY GUANYAO CUP. Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 3 x 2 in. It is in excellent condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks. Provenance: Robert Edwards (1883-1979) and his wife Gloria (1886-1960). Thence by descent. Robert arrived in Shanghai in 1910, to work for Jardine, Matheson & Co. He married Gloria Byrne in 1917 and it was Gloria who took a special interest in acquiring Chinese antiques. The couple stayed in China until 1938/39. High resolution pictures can be found at https://file.ac/XTsAGdRi5qg/ |