Antique Chinese export porcelain sauce or gravy boat, attributed to the Qianlong period of the 18th century, circa 1760–1780.

The piece has an elegant European-inspired form with a raised pouring lip, rounded loop handle, moulded detailing around the upper body and a fluted circular foot.

It is hand painted in the famille rose palette with scattered roses, flowering sprays, small blossoms, berries and foliage. The decoration is finished with a fine gilt line around the shaped rim.

✓ Antique Chinese export porcelain

✓ Qianlong-period attribution, circa 1760–1780

✓ Hand-painted famille rose enamels

✓ Floral sprays and scattered flower decoration

✓ Shaped pouring lip

✓ Moulded loop handle

✓ Fluted circular foot

✓ Unmarked base

Approximate measurements:

Length including handle: 6¼ inches / 16 cm

Height: approximately 3¼ inches / 8.3 cm

CONDITION

Antique condition with age-related wear.

The handle appears to have an old repair or restoration at both attachment points, with visible lines and some associated glaze loss. This has been clearly photographed.

There is rubbing and loss to the gilt rim, minor enamel wear, surface marks, staining, firing spots and manufacturing irregularities consistent with genuine antique Chinese export porcelain.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the condition in detail.

An attractive and decorative example of 18th-century Chinese export porcelain, well suited to a Qianlong, famille rose or antique ceramics collection.

The dating and attribution are based on the form, decoration and appearance of the piece and have not been independently authenticated.