Lot 205 , A Chinese famille rose hexagonal food warming vessel, cover and liner, Tongzhi mark and of the period (1862-74), width 16cm

A Chinese famille rose hexagonal food warming vessel, cover and liner, Tongzhi mark and of the period (1862-74), painted with scenes of warriors in landscapes, metal mounted mask handles to each side, width 16cm
Estimate £300-500

From the collection of a Hong Kong Tea Merchant who worked for Jardine Matheson & Co Ltd, before 1940.

The handle is dirty with most of the gilding worn off, there is wear t the gilding on the edge of the inner liner otherwise minor glaze imperfections, no restoration chips or cracks.


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Sold for £2,400