Description Four Canton Blue and White Porcelain Covered Entree Dishes
19th century, underglaze decoration of a landscape centered with a bridge with "Rain and Cloud" border, pomegranate finials
DOA 6 x 9 in.
This porcelain was bought and shipped from Canton (Guangzhou) generally to serve as Ballast under the tea chests. These wares usually depict a landscape with Chinese buildings and a bridge in the center and have a decorated rim.
From the estate of the late Mary L. Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Condition Report One finial with small nicks