probably mid Qing dynasty, ovoid shaped with collared neck, enamel decorated in the famille rose mandarin palette, each with foliate cartouches framing outdoor figural scenes with animals, densely decorated throughout with flowers on iron red˜cell diaper ground,˜lids with gilt foo dog finials, 12 in.; accompanied by invoice for an asking price of $13,100Provenance: purchased from Earle D. Vandekar, New York, New York, July 27, 1998; Private Florida Collection
Condition
repaired breaks to lids, repair to one foo dog finial, some gilt and enamel loss, some pin holes, light scratches and abrasions