This is an 18th Century Chinese porcelain mug dating from the rule of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). It is hand painted with enamels in the famille rose palette. The body of the mug is painted with a central reserve depicting two groups of figures. There are four small circular reserves painted with flowers, and another reserve around the handle painted with birds amongst foliage. The reserves have red line borders. The handle is of a simple loop form.There is a chip to the rim which has created two horizontal cracks. There is a crack to the handle, which has had some restoration. There is wear and fading to quite a lot of the enamel, particularly to the eyes of the figures, the red borders and anything picked out in grey. There are only traces of gilded borders.All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the...