Lot Essay
A tureen, cover and stand with this design from the Marchant Collection was sold Christie's New York, 18 January 2018, lot 71.
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EARLY QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1750-1760
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A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE OBLONG OCTAGONAL 'COCKEREL' TUREEN AND COVER, AND A DISH
EARLY QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1750-1760
Enamelled and gilt with two cockerels, one of which has caught a cicada, beside bold tree peony and camellia growing beside pierced rocks on a fenced terrace, the tureen with seated Buddhist lion finial and hare-head handles; the dish en suite
The tureen 14 ¼ in. (36.2 cm.) wide; the dish 16 in. (41 cm.) wide
EARLY QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1750-1760
Enamelled and gilt with two cockerels, one of which has caught a cicada, beside bold tree peony and camellia growing beside pierced rocks on a fenced terrace, the tureen with seated Buddhist lion finial and hare-head handles; the dish en suite
The tureen 14 ¼ in. (36.2 cm.) wide; the dish 16 in. (41 cm.) wide
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