A Chinese famille rose jardiniere

Late Qing Dynasty

Of fish bowl form with heavy everted rim, decorated with a formal 'brocade' pattern of lotus flowers and bats within dense scrolling foliage against a dark blue ground and within bright yellow and turquoise ruyi-head and lappet borders.

33cm high, 38cm dia. (restored)

Condition Report

The top half of the jardiniere has been restored professionally and to a very high standard. The extent of original damage is difficult to gauge given the thickness of the body and the quality of work. However, it appears to extend to cover a significant break into four or more parts. The pot retains a good 'ring' and is of fine appearance.

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