Cup with Three Fruits Decor
in Underglaze Red
Cheng-te period (A.D.
1506-1521)
Ming Dynasty
Diameter of mouth  7.7cm
     This cup has a straight 
mouth, a deep cavetto, a 
slightly contracted belly, 
and a flat base with a low 
ring foot.  The bottom of 
the ring foot is unglazed, 
exposing the white body.  
The base is inscribed with 
the Cheng-te reign mark in 
blue, written in two columns 
within a double circle.  
The vessel is painted with 
the "three fruits" design 
of pomegranate, peach and 
plum.