{"product_id":"chinese-export-thousand-lohan-tea-set-of-5-cups-saucers-late-19th-century","title":"Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Tea Set of 5 Cups \u0026 Saucers, Late 19th Century","description":"An antique Chinese export tea set comprising five porcelain cups with five matching saucers, richly decorated in iron-red, gilt and coloured enamels with the \"Thousand Lohan\" motif. Innumerable small arhat heads radiate from central gilt roundels; importantly, the decoration continues inside the cups, showcasing disciplined miniature painting. Bases carry an overglaze iron-red Guang Yi Ji \/ Kwong Yick Kee retailer mark associated with the Canton\/Hong Kong export trade at the end of the Qing period. Rare survival as a complete, consistent set of five.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\nFive cups and five saucers.\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Ø 12.7 cm; H 2.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: rim Ø 8.6 cm; width over handle 10.3 cm; H 4.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nNo repairs, restorations or cracks. Minor age-consistent rubbing to the gilding; otherwise excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nProfessional packaging with careful handling.\u003cbr\u003e\nRecycled materials used where possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882368061770,"sku":"B1501","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7377877118_2xl0.jpg?v=1785895408","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/chinese-export-thousand-lohan-tea-set-of-5-cups-saucers-late-19th-century","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}