19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Garden Seat

19th century Chinese porcelain garden seat of traditional barrel form, finely decorated in the Rose Medallion palette. The exterior is embellished with shaped reserves depicting courtly figures in architectural settings, alternating with panels of birds, butterflies, insects, peonies, fruit, and flowering foliage, all framed by a dense green and gilt foliate ground. The body is further accented with raised gilt bosses simulating decorative nailheads and pierced double-coin motifs surrounded by colorful floral and fruit decoration. The top is similarly decorated with figural, floral, bird, and butterfly reserves surrounding a pierced central double-coin design. Bearing a red seal-form mark to the underside. Dimensions: 14"W x 19"H Weight: 35.6 lbs. Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£150.75

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