Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Footbath / Jardinière With Hummingbirds, Flowers & Pomegranate Handles

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Chinese porcelain footbath or low jardinière featuring a pale celadon ground with elaborate hand-painted decoration in pink, lavender, green, brown, … Read more Chinese porcelain footbath or low jardinière featuring a pale celadon ground with elaborate hand-painted decoration in pink, lavender, green, brown, and gilt.

The generously sized, low-profile bowl is decorated with delicate hummingbirds in flight among flowering branches, peonies, foliage, and scrolling botanical motifs, with extensive gilt detailing throughout. Particularly distinctive are the figural pomegranates at each end, incorporated as sculptural side handles and surrounded by molded leaves and flowers. A fine gilt border accents the rim and base.

Approximately 12" wide, the shallow form makes this an especially versatile decorative accent for a console, coffee table, entryway, étagère, or covered porch. It can be displayed as a decorative basin, jardinière, or low planter. See less