Description A Chinese yellow-ground famille rose jardiniere dating from the 19th century. The body features four milleflore characters between bats with a pair of lucky coins. The rim features a ruyi band. Dimensions are: 13 inches tall X 14 1/4 inches wide, 33 cm X 36.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.
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Condition Report There is significant cracking on the bottom and glaze skipping and chipping present.
Provenance From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s.