19th Century Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere

Item Details

An antique Chinese porcelain jardiniere . This piece features a finely painted underglaze pattern rendered in cobalt. It is composed with a wide, flat lip decorated with fretwork band and alternating reserves with floral and landscape vignettes. It descends on a globular body decorated with a botanical motif, including a peacock. The piece is accented with a pair of applied guardian lion handles. They are rendered with a snail-shell mane, a characteristically Buddhist motif. The piece rests on a footed base finished with geometric trim. The piece has been restored with staples as well as a reconstructed handle. It is dated to the early 19th century.

Condition

- various discoloration, marks, scratches, and chips throughout; large chips to both handles; multiple cracks across lip and body repaired with staples.

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Item #

18LAX017-193