CIRCA 1730-40

Details

a famille rose spitoon
Circa 1730-40
The spherical body with a broad flaring neck and bracket handle, enamelled with peony, prunus and daisy sprays, the interior of the rim with a peony meander
5¼ in. (13 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

Spitoons, or cuspidors, were first introduced into Europe by the Dutch via Batavia at the end of the 17th century, and were used while chewing tobacco. Examples can be found in Chinese porcelain both with and without handles.

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