CHINESE
Tureen
(19th century)

Medium
porcelain, gilt, enamel

Measurements
(a-b) 11.8 × 22.0 cm diameter (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs M. E. Martin, 1963

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Accession Number
459.a-b-D5

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
(a) Straight sides with extended rim, two small loop handles both sides; both sides with two birds standing on eccentric rock with peony flowers and blossom branch. (b) Lid domed with knob; pheasant on blossom branch with peony flowers and two butterflies, knob with 'long life' shou character.

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CHINESE
Tureen
(19th century)