Circa 1790 Chinese Export Tureen and Platter

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Chinese export, tureen and platter circa 1790. The lid is crowned with a finial in iron red with gilt touches. … Read more Chinese export, tureen and platter circa 1790. The lid is crowned with a finial in iron red with gilt touches. The luxurious motif repeated on this handsome piece is of a hanging basket with flowers, surrounded by insects, birds and other flowers, floating in a oval swag reserve of leafage in gilt and green. These colors are repeated in the rims on all the pieces. Typical orange peel glaze with minor wear. All three pieces are in very good condition with no repair. A splendid addition to your most tasteful dining room table or sideboard.

Tureen: height 9 inches, length 13 1/2 inches, width 8 1/2 inches. Platter: height 1.5 inches, length 16 1/2 inches, width 13 inches. See less