Lot Essay
Spitoons or cuspidors were introduced as a Chinese export form in circa 1700 when the chewing of tobacco became particularly popular. They may be found both with and without handles.
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YONGZHENG (1723-1735)
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A RARE SMALL FAMILLE ROSE HEART-SHAPED SPITOON
yongzheng (1723-1735)
With loop handle, the ogee sides enamelled with two cockerels facing tree peony issuing from rockwork below the wide everted top enamelled with pomegranate and leaf-shaped landscape panels amongst flower sprays below the foliate rim, rim fritted
5½ in. (14 cm.) wide
yongzheng (1723-1735)
With loop handle, the ogee sides enamelled with two cockerels facing tree peony issuing from rockwork below the wide everted top enamelled with pomegranate and leaf-shaped landscape panels amongst flower sprays below the foliate rim, rim fritted
5½ in. (14 cm.) wide