Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese blue and white moulded tankard and cover, Kangxi (1662-1722), with metal mounts, the body decorated with sprays of peony, chrysanthemum and cherry blossom, the rim and lid with bands of scrollwork, footrim with band of stiff leaves, the handle with cloudscrolls
Dimensions:
Height without mount: 15.8cm. (6 1/4in.)
Condition:
Hair-line around base of handle
Provenance:
A very similar tankard, also with ormolu mounts, was donated by Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks to the British Museum (Franks.1582)
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP