Origin: China. Dynasty: Late Qing dynasty. Date: 19th c. Technique: Porcelain on the outside decorated in fine reliefAnd glazed in three colors (sancai), inside with green lead glaze. Description: The dui formAfterArchaic bronzes with taotie masks onA background with leiwen patterns. The side handles in dragon shape, more dragons on the lid in relief. The lid withA curved cuboid handleAndAn engraved inscription: Meng Jiang Dui. Measurement: Height 21cm, ?? 18cm. ConditionA/B.
Provenance: -Collection HeinrichAigner (1919-2005), Southern Germany.Acquired locally in the 1960s-70s.