AN ‘EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS’ BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN OFFERING CUP OR TAZZA POSSIBLY VIETNAM, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY It rests on a tall dome-shaped foot and has a round body with a foliate rim. The outer part is adorned in underglaze cobalt blue with the Eight Daoist Immortals by pair above celestial clouds. The inner part is adorned with the Eight Daoist Immortals crossing the ocean. H: 6 cm - D: 13 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - Juan Carlos Katzenstein (1925-2018), an Argentinian Diplomat, who was an Ambassador in Beijing, China, from December 6, 1975 to January 2, 1978, and later to the Holy See (Vatican) and to the Sovereign Order of Malta from 1989 to 1991 (by repute). Note: The Eight Immortals (八仙) are eight daoists who have attained immortality. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.