Chinese Porcelain Tea Stand Bird Flower Puce Famille Rose Gilt Qing Qianlong 18C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4517

Object: Tea Stand

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period

Date: 18th Century

Decoration: Famille Rose enamels with bird and floral spray, puce diaper panels, gilt and polychrome borders

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 0.8 in / 2.0 cm

Width: 5.3 in / 13.5 cm

Depth: 3.8 in / 9.7 cm

CONDITION

RESTORED/FAIR (2/5) - Hairline crack glued extending through the body from the rim to the foot. Rim wear, rubbing to gilding and enamels, and general age-related wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive Chinese porcelain tea stand dating to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.

The center is decorated with a delicate famille rose scene featuring a bird among flowering branches.

The shaped border is richly ornamented with puce diaper panels, floral garlands, and gilt rococo-inspired cartouches.

Finely painted enamels and elegant form reflect the quality of mid-18th century export porcelain.

A decorative and collectible example of Qianlong famille rose ware.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE

Tea stands were produced as part of Chinese export tea services made for European markets during the 18th century.

Qianlong period famille rose porcelains are admired for their vibrant palette, detailed decoration, and refined craftsmanship.

Examples with elaborate rococo-inspired borders are especially sought after by collectors of Chinese export porcelain.

NOTES

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