Antique Chinese Blue & Yellow Porcelain Covered Serving Container (Storage / Gift Box) With Auspicious Cranes and Bats

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A sizeable, heavy and rather magnificent hand painted antique porcelain covered bowl/container from China - or traditional wedding box. Hand … Read more A sizeable, heavy and rather magnificent hand painted antique porcelain covered bowl/container from China - or traditional wedding box. Hand decorated in thick rich enamels - a 'courtyard panel with lords, attendees & swordsmen on the topside and a multitude of colourful white cranes and black bats on the side, along with pink and yellow auspicious ruyi borders.
Traces of gold on officials robes can be seen. It's quite the scene!

Such pieces are based on an old design from the Song Dynasty - such porcelain 'boxes' were used to present expensive or precious gifts on special occasions such as births, (in this case) weddings or Chinese New Year. Nowadays can store a multitude of items in the home.

Made during the Second Quarter of the 20th. Century - Da Qing Jiaqing Nian Zhi - "Great Qing Stamped with a iron red 6 character seal on underside.
Apocryphal mark - Jiaqing period (1796-1820) made however this piece is made. later.
This revival style large container has a multitude of uses around the home - for storage or otherwise.
Snug lid or top, traditional and symbolic in style, all very auspicious.

It's unusual to find one in this great condition.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
Dia 14", H9.25". 15.2lbs. See less