Cache-pot en porcelaine de Chine de la Famille Verte, dynastie Qing, époque Kangxi (1662-1722) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XIV

le pourtour cannelé orné d’un côté d’un phénix et de l’autre d’une pie, les deux oiseaux perchés sur des rochers parmi les fleurs et feuillages de chrysanthèmes, prunus, pivoines, etc, les anses moulées en relief représentant des têtes d’animaux fabuleux emaillées jaune ; la base ornée de godrons et finement décorée de pointillés

Illustration is accurate. Porcelain is in good condition with minor scratches and stains to the glazed surface. Needs a soft cleaning. The upper rim with red ground partly rubbed (visible on image) as the head of the figures supporting the handles. The mounts with a fine gilding with expected wear and stains. The shape of the handles is original and attractive, as the gadrooned base delicately chased. Large size. To recommend.
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