A CHINESE IRON-RED ‘DRAGON’ WINE CUP. Qing Dynasty, four character Xianfeng mark and of the period (1851 – 1861). The deeply rounded sides rising to an everted rim from a low tapering foot, painted in iron-red with two dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, one looking back at its mate, 5cm H. 清咸豐   礬紅繪龍紋盃，青花「大清咸豐年製」楷書款 Porcelain from the Xianfeng reign is extremely rare due to the destruction of the Imperial kilns by the Tai Ping rebels in 1853 resulting in only three years of production. *For a full condition report, please contact the department.* *请您联系我们索取品项报告。*