Lot Essay
Cf. the similar ewer illustrated by D. Howard and J. Ayers, op.cit., no. 125, p.40, together with a shell-shaped basin
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A RARE CHINESE IMARI HELMET-SHAPED EWER
early 18th century
Modelled after a European silver original with S-shaped handle, decorated in gilt, iron-red and black enamels on underglaze-blue, the fluted body with baroque bands, the domed foot with a floral band, restored
12in. (30.5cm.) high
early 18th century
Modelled after a European silver original with S-shaped handle, decorated in gilt, iron-red and black enamels on underglaze-blue, the fluted body with baroque bands, the domed foot with a floral band, restored
12in. (30.5cm.) high