A Chinese blue and white covered cup and saucer for the French market, Kangxi

Dia.: 13,5 cm (the saucer)
Dia.: 8,5 cm - H.: 7,5 cm (the cup)
Dia.: 9 cm - H.: 8 cm (incl. cover)

Decorated with the historic subject of the young French King Louis IX with his mother, Blanche of Castille, the border of the tea bowl inscribed 'L'EMPIRE DE LA VERTU ESTABLI JUSQU'AU BOUT DE L'UNIVERSE'.

Ref.: Christie's, New York, Jan. 20, 2021, lot 4, for a set lacking the cover. (link)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The cover with a section restored, with related overpainting.
- The cup with a hairline retouched.
- The saucer with a hairline and baking flaws on the bottom.

品相：（已用紫外线光检查）
- 盖子有修复。
- 杯子有冲线修复。
- 碟子底面有冲线和窑伤。