Description
Very large Chinese export porcelain famille rose and gilt pitcher or jug, Yongzheng ca. 1730. Finely enameled with court figures and maidens on horseback within a scrollwork cartouche on a gilt ground.
Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 212, no. 249.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Fine American Furniture, Silver, Decorative Arts & Chinese Export Porcelain," 12 December 1980, Lot 128; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 13 in x width: 11 in x diameter: 8 in.
Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 212, no. 249.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Fine American Furniture, Silver, Decorative Arts & Chinese Export Porcelain," 12 December 1980, Lot 128; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 13 in x width: 11 in x diameter: 8 in.
Condition
There are glue repaired breaks along both regions where the handle attaches to the vessel. There are deep lines of crazing along the center of the spout. There are areas of flaking to the glaze along the lower edge of the handle. Crazing along the lowest region of the interior. Wear commensurate with age, material, and light use. Light wear to the footrim.
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Very Large Famille Rose & Gilt Pitcher
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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