China Ca. 1820
Decorated from head to toe with intricate patterns and scenes of domestic Mandarin life. It does not have a cover.
$295
Excellent except for a small area (see last image) where some blue enamel has chipped out.
4 3/8" high, 2 3/4" diameter
Chinese Export Tea Caddy, Ca. 1820
$295
A very fine example of Chinese advanced skill in porcelain manufacturing. At that time Europeans were only in the later stages of experimenting in successful porcelain production. The rim of the chargers are superbly decorated in finely engraved “bianco sopra bianco” white enamel. One charger bears a sticker from Elanor Gordon, the former Grand Dame […]