Famille Rose Jug and Cover, Qianlong (1736-95)

Ref: X278

£ 2,200

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Chinese famille rose jug and cover, Qianlong (1736-95) decorated in polychrome overglaze enamels with 'Long Elizas' on a pavilon terrace and in a garden overlooking a river with flowering lotus, the neck and lid with garlands of fruits and flowers, the spreading foot encircled by a band of petals in iron-red with gilt detail.

Dimensions:

Height: 18cm. (7in.)

Condition:

Neatly sealed hairline to rim and small area to spout filled, minute chip to cover restored.

Notes:

For an illustrated example of a similar jug and cover see 'Chine de Commande' from the Royal Museum of Arts and History, Brussels p.74, pl. 75. The shape of this jug is derived from a European silver or faience model. The European influence on the jug can also be seen in the garland of flowers around the rim of the jug and cover.

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