A pink lustre frog loving cup with mould

A pink lustre frog loving cup with moulded double scrolling handles. Painted in the Imari style and inscribed, what sweetly binds the hearts of children, husbands, wives, and makes them pray and makes them love, and makes them lead good lives, teetotalism. With three painted spotted frogs applied to the inside, 14.75cm. Provenance; F. C. Upton collection.

Sold for: £750