Six rare Chinese famille rose and grisaille cups, Qianlong

L.: 8 cm - H.: 6 cm (the largest cup with ear)
Dia.: 8 cm - H.: 4 cm (the largest cup)

The famille rose cups are from the 'Four elements' series.
The grisaille and gilt cups depict 'Nativity' scenes.

Condition: (UV-checked)
- Top row, left: quasi excellent, minor wear to the overglaze enamels.
- Top row, middle: a number of very small rim chips filled and retouched.
- Top row, right: a number of very small rim chips filled and retouched.
- Front row, left: a ca. 3 cm hairline running down from the rim, invisible to the naked eye but showing up under UV-light.
- Front row, middle: two hairlines of ca. 2 and 1,5 cm running down from the rim, invisible to the naked eye but showing up under UV-light.
- Front row, right: a superficial 3 mm chip on the outer rim, otherwise excellent.