A Chinese blue&white copper red porcelain stem cup and cover

Ming dynasty, Xuande period

The main body of the high-foot lid box is decorated with blue and white alum and red painted cloud beasts, with fine dots, smooth strokes, elegant blue and white hair color, bright alum red color, delicate fetal texture, gorgeous decoration colors, fine painting, bright contrast, and it can be regarded as a porcelain Exquisite products are rare.

PROVENANCE:From The Estate of Garold G. Darty(1930-2019) of Bear, DE. Born in Townsend, DE on June 29, 1930, Garold was a life-long Delaware resident. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1948 until 1954. He worked as a surveyor for Delaware Dept. of Transportation for 37 years, from 1954 until retiring in 1991. A devoted family man, he especially loved family gatherings and crab feasts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in his yard, garden, and home. He was a faithful Phillies and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing all across the country and accomplished his goal of visiting 48 of the 50 states. Bud was a member of The United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where he served as an usher and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family.