A Chinese famille rose lobed circular tureen and cover
Circa 1760
The rounded sides painted with flower sprays of peony, chrysanthemum and finger citrus, applied with two close-fitted arched handles, the pierced cover with similar flower-sprays and surmounted by a flower-bud finial within a circle of five applied leaves, minor frits, the inner rim with two small baking flaws, small baking crack
23 cm. diam.
A Chinese famille rose lobed circular tureen and cover
Circa 1760
The rounded sides painted with flower sprays of peony, chrysanthemum and finger citrus, applied with two close-fitted arched handles, the pierced cover with similar flower-sprays and surmounted by a flower-bud finial within a circle of five applied leaves, minor frits, the inner rim with two small baking flaws, small baking crack
23 cm. diam.