Cup; China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722.

Cup; China, Qing dynasty Kangxi period 1662-1722.
Imari glazed porcelain.
Measurements: 8,5 x 7,5 cm.
This cup, made in China during the Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), reflects one of the moments of greatest technical and artistic splendor of Chinese porcelain. The Kangxi reign marked a period of renewal and excellence in the imperial kilns, characterized by the precision of the forms and the brilliance of the glazes.
The piece stands out for the elegance of its silhouette and the cleanliness of its finish, qualities that respond to the sophisticated taste of the Qing court and the growing international demand for Chinese porcelain in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. During this period.
The Kangxi period (1662-1722), during the Qing dynasty, represented an era of artistic renewal and technical mastery in China. Porcelain, painting and decorative arts reached an unprecedented level of perfection, characterized by precision, brilliant color and formal elegance. Under imperial patronage, artisans combined innovation with tradition, creating pieces of great refinement that not only fulfilled utilitarian functions, but were also valued as symbols of status and sophistication. This period consolidated Chinese porcelain as an international benchmark of quality and artistic taste.