Antique Gilt Porcelain Cup with Applied Floral Medallion Japanese affixed directly to the canvas

affixed directly to the canvas

60” x 43” original mixed media painting on canvas signed Garcia Miro

skillfully carved from richly colored soapstone with natural veining

flared mouth

Antique Gilt Porcelain Cup with Applied Floral Medallion Japanese affixed directly to the canvasThis striking antique porcelain cup is richly decorated with an opulent raised floral medallion on the front, making it a beautiful stand alone display piece. The body of the cup is vertically ribbed and finished in a soft white ground with a warm golden wash, giving it a luminous, slightly mottled appearance that speaks to its age and hand finished character. The front is adorned with a dramatic applied flower and leaf motif in high relief, accented