QING KANGXI FIVE-COLOR TWELVE MONTHS FLOWER...
Updated August 16, 2026
| Lot number | 103 |
| Estimate | 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD |
| Auction | Aug Premier Antique & Collectibles |
| Date | August 21, 2026 at 6:09 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Yakon Auctions |
| Location | Germantown, Maryland |
GODDESS CUP. <br>D:6.6cm H:5.3cm This is a full set of twelve imperial wine cups fired in the Kangxi reign of Qing Dynasty, each representing the flower of one lunar month. They adopt bell-shaped thin-walled design with flared rims, crafted from fine translucent clay and covered with glossy pure white glaze. Each cup is decorated on one side with polychrome wucai painting of the monthly flower, and on the reverse side with blue-and-white seven-character poetic verses praising the bloom, finished with a small blue seal stamp after the poem. The base bears the six-character reign mark "Made in Kangxi Period of Great Qing". The twelve flowers correspond to each month: narcissus (1st), magnolia (2nd), peach blossom (3rd), peony (4th), pomegranate (5th), lotus (6th), orchid (7th), osmanthus (8th), chrysanthemum (9th), hibiscus (10th), Chinese rose (11th), wintersweet (12th). The twelve flower gods symbolize the cycle of seasons and enduring floral fragrance. Intact complete sets are extremely rare surviving specimens, a landmark masterpiece of Kangxi wucai porcelain. They were used for elegant literati gatherings for wine tasting, possessing outstanding practical, ornamental and collectible value<br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information
