Pot - Large tureen / covered dish in Chinese Imari...

[Chinese Porcelain / East India Company] Large serving bowl / covered tureen in Chinese Imari porcelain – Decoration of peonies and scrolls – China, Kangxi / Yongzheng / Qianlong era, 18th century Rare and elegant large covered tureen (or bouillon tureen / covered pot) with a wide flared neck, made in hard-paste porcelain in the 18th century for the East India Company. Style & Decoration : Decoration in the “Chinese Imari” palette combining underglaze blue, iron red, and highlighted with gilding. The bulging sides of the tureen and the domed lid are adorned with a rich floral swirl pattern consisting of large blooming peonies, chrysanthemums, and foliate scrolls. The neck is outlined by a geometric band in iron red (fret border). The lid knop is stylized, painted in blue and gold. Technique & Material: Hard-paste porcelain, fired at a high temperature, hand-painted. Unglazed base with a slightly undulating surface (orange peel), typical of period productions. Origin: China (Jingdezhen) – Export porcelain. Period: 18th century (Kangxi / Yongzheng / Qianlong era). Dimensions: Total height: 15 cm Diameter of the vessel: 19.5 cm Condition: Piece with some old, 사용-related restorations. Restoration details: On the body: Presence of old restorations with putty/fill visible on the sides (areas of paint flaking and restoration filler to be redone or cleaned). On the neck rim: Crack/chip restored and re-glued visible on the flared rim of the body. On the lid: The lid is in very good condition with nice remains of original gilding.

Estimate:£184.01

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