A set of four Dehua libation wine cups of flared petaled form and foliated rim applied with lotus flowers with foliage and butterflies supported on tripod feet forming an openwork above a scalloped lobed ring base, covered in an ivory toned translucent glaze.  Circa 1640.
Ming Dynasty, late Chongzhen Period (1628-1644)
Height:  1 1/8"  Length:  2 1/2"  Width:  2 1/4"
Condition:  Excellent