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Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Set of Five Cups & Saucers, Late 19th Century
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Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Set of Five Cups & Saucers, Late 19th Century

19th century
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Description

A cohesive set of five Chinese export porcelain tea cups with five matching saucers, late Qing (c. 1880–1900). Each cup and saucer is densely painted in iron-red, gilt and coloured enamels with the celebrated “Thousand Lohan” motif: ranks of tiny arhat (Lohan) heads radiating from a central gilt roundel to form a hypnotic kaleidoscope. The decoration continues inside the cups as well as outside, demonstrating meticulous miniature brushwork typical of the Canton/Hong Kong finishing workshops.

Undersides bear an overglaze iron-red shop mark ??? (Guang Yi Ji / Kwong Yick Kee), a known Cantonese/Hong Kong retailer in the export trade; this is a commercial retailer signature, not an imperial reign mark.

Dimensions

Five cups and five saucers.

Saucer: Ø 12.7 cm; H 2.0 cm

Cup: rim Ø 8.6 cm; width over handle 10.3 cm; H 4.7 cm

Condition

No repairs, restorations or cracks. Minor age-consistent rubbing to the gilding; otherwise excellent antique condition.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Professional packaging with careful handling.

Recycled materials used where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description. Questions are welcome.

Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Chinese Export Porcelain Teacups to the 19th Century.

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SA1178307
Dealers Internal Reference
B1501
Description
A cohesive set of five Chinese export porcelain tea cups with five matching saucers, late Qing (c. 1880–1900). Each cup and saucer is densely painted in iron-red, gilt and coloured enamels with the celebrated “Thousand Lohan” motif: ranks of tiny arhat (Lohan) heads radiating from a central gilt roundel to form a hypnotic kaleidoscope.
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The decoration continues inside the cups as well as outside, demonstrating meticulous miniature brushwork typical of the Canton/Hong Kong finishing workshops.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels.
fig 1. Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Set of Five Cups & Saucers, Late 19th Century

Undersides bear an overglaze iron-red shop mark ??? (Guang Yi Ji / Kwong Yick Kee), a known Cantonese/Hong Kong retailer in the export trade; this is a commercial retailer signature, not an imperial reign mark.

fig 2. A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels.
fig 2. Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Set of Five Cups & Saucers, Late 19th Century

Dimensions

Five cups and five saucers.

Saucer: Ø 12.7 cm; H 2.0 cm

Cup: rim Ø 8.6 cm; width over handle 10.3 cm; H 4.7 cm

Condition

No repairs, restorations or cracks. Minor age-consistent rubbing to the gilding; otherwise excellent antique condition.

fig 3. A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels.
fig 3. Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Set of Five Cups & Saucers, Late 19th Century

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Professional packaging with careful handling.

Recycled materials used where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description. Questions are welcome.

Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Chinese Export Porcelain Teacups to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178307
Dealers Internal Ref
B1501
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Archive I A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels.

Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Set of Five Cups & Saucers, Late 19th Century

Archive II A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View II
Archive III A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View III
Archive IV A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View IV
Archive V A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View V
Archive VI A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View VI
Archive VII A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View VII
Archive VIII A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View VIII
Archive IX A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View IX
Archive X A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View X
Archive XI A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View XI
Archive XII A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View XII
Archive XIII A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View XIII
Archive XIV A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View XIV
Archive XV A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels. View XV
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A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels.
Chinese Export “Thousand Lohan” Set of Five Cups & Saucers, late 19th Century
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A set of five late 19th-century Chinese export porcelain teacups with matching saucers, hand-painted with dense, detailed figures of Lohans in red, orange, and gold enamels.
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The Thousand Lohan, or Arhat, pattern originated during the Qing Dynasty, depicting numerous Buddhist saints or enlightened figures across the ceramic surface. These detailed, hand-painted wares were produced primarily in the 19th century for domestic appreciation and export markets.

These teacups were crafted from kaolin porcelain clay, shaped on a wheel, and fired at high temperatures. Artisans then applied detailed overglaze enamels and gold leaf accents by hand before a second kiln firing fixed the decoration.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-thrown profile variations, slightly uneven foot rims, and visible brushwork in the enamel application. Marks under magnification often show natural wear patterns to the gilded borders and base rims.

Integrate these detailed porcelain cups into contemporary interiors by arranging them inside a glazed display cabinet, along a sideboard, or atop open shelving to provide historical contrast against neutral backdrops.

Clean enamelled porcelain using warm water and a mild liquid soap, applying a soft non-abrasive cloth. Avoid dishwashers, harsh chemicals, and rapid temperature changes to prevent cracking of the glaze or degradation of the gilded rims.
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