A LARGE IMARI TUREEN AND COVER EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY |

painted to the exterior in yellow, green, black and iron-red enamels and gilt on underglaze blue with sprays of peony and chrysanthemums (2)

Possibly Sir Francis Blundell, 3rd Bt (1643–1707) to his son;
Montague, 1st Viscount Blundell (1689–1756) to his daughter;
Chetwynd (n.ds) who married Sir William Trumball (1708–1760) to their daughter;
Mary (1741-1769) who married Colonel Hon. Martin Sandys (1729-1768) to their daughter;
Mary, Marchioness of Downshire, Baroness Sandys (1764-1836);
thence by descent

M. H. Blutley, Ombersley Court, Inventories of Heirlooms, 1863, p.1; 'Old Japan Bowl and Cover called the Blundell Bowl'

This tureen and cover are in good condition, with the exception of some nicks to the extremities, minor losses to the gilding and enamels, as well as some light surface wear and scratches.
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