CHINA, late 18th century Flat-bottomed cylindrical porcelain mug with polychrome decoration of a scholar on a terrace, surrounded by servants, on a background of gilded foliage, punctuated by poly-lobed cartouches with flowers or rocaille with birds in flight. Orange and gold dragon handle. H. 107 - Diam. 9.7 cm. Wear to decoration. To be compared with the Rockefeller service.