Lot Essay
A similar but larger tureen from this service was sold in these Rooms, 22 April 1991, lot 80
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QIANLONG (1736-95)
Details
A FAMILLE ROSE MEISSEN-STYLE TUREEN, COVER AND STAND
Qianlong (1736-95)
The deep oval tureen with plumed helmet and human-mask handles, the exterior and the stand enamelled with exotic birds among pine and portside architecture with the masts and rigging of tall ships beyond, the ogee domed cover enamelled with bands of flowers around the openwork coronet finial, stand rim chips, one handle restored
the stand 10¼ in. (26 cm.) wide
Qianlong (1736-95)
The deep oval tureen with plumed helmet and human-mask handles, the exterior and the stand enamelled with exotic birds among pine and portside architecture with the masts and rigging of tall ships beyond, the ogee domed cover enamelled with bands of flowers around the openwork coronet finial, stand rim chips, one handle restored
the stand 10¼ in. (26 cm.) wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.