Antique Repaired Porcelain Blue And White Double Happiness Tea Cup
In China, repairing pottery with metal staples existed for hundreds of years ago. In order to attach the broken pieces of pottery, the artist drill small holes into the pieces and then insert staples into the holes. After repairing the pottery, it would hold together without leakage during subsequent usage.
Nowadays, people appreciate the beauty of imperfection and the artistic skill of mending broken potteries using metal staples.
Colour: Blue and white
Period: 19th - early 20th century
Size: L: 6.5 - 6.7 cm, H: 3.7 cm (each cup has different size)
Marks: No, "Double Happiness Design" on cups.
Capacity: 45 ml (1.52 oz)
Condition: Good antique condition. Repaired with Chinese traditional staple. Variation in size. In uneven shape and imperfections like fire pits and tiny frits.
