China, 18th-19th century. Naturalistically modelled as a duck supported on a wave base, the head held high forming the spout, a large lotus stem with seed pod forming the loop handle and detachable cover, all brightly glazed in aubergine, various shades of green, and lemon yellow.Provenance: From a notable US private collection of early export porcelain, by repute acquired in the 1960s and 1970s. Old collector label to base with number '34'.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing irregularities.Weight: 588.8 gDimensions: Length 20.5 cmLiterature comparison: For a similar ewer modelled as a hen from the Kangxi period, see D.Howard and J. Ayers, The China Trade, Vol. 2, no. 602Auction result comparison: Compare with an ewer and cover in the form of a duck, dated to the Qianlong period, c. 1760, at Christie's in Chinese Export Art Featuring the Hodroff Collection, Part IV on 17 January 2019, lot 406, sold for USD 6,250.清代五彩蓮池鴨戯蓋壺 中國,十八至十九世紀。蓋壺塑造自然生動,波浪紋上的鴨子,頭部高高地抬起,一個蓮蓬隨莖而上,貼在鴨子身上,形成環手柄和可拆卸的蓋子。鴨身施茄子紫色釉,鴨嘴與鴨掌施黃色,植物與羽毛上各種綠色。 來源:來自美國貴族一個早期外銷瓷器收藏,據説購於1960年至1970年間。底座有老藏家標 “34”。 品相:狀況極佳,輕微磨損和燒製不規則。 重量:588.8 克 尺寸:長20.5 厘米 拍賣結果比較:一件乾隆鴨形蓋壺,約1760年, 售于佳士得 Chinese Export Art Featuring the Hodroff Collection, Part IV 拍場,2019年1月17日,lot 406, 售價USD 6,250。