A Superb & Very Rare Mid to Late 18th Century Qianlong Famille Rose Helmet Shaped Milk Jug. Simply stunning and incredibly rare & original Qianlong period famille rose helmet-form porcelain milk jug with gold and enamel overpainting in fabulous condition. The jug has a curved handle and flared edge, and bears a cartouche featuring an outdoor family scene. The cartouches are surrounded by latticework and medallions with landscapes. The condition is quite amazing. There is a barely visible hairline crack to the inner rim of the jug (not visible from the outside – see pic 10) and the gilt is quite worn in places, particularly to the handle where it is virtually all gone. I also suspect the thick gold gilt band to the inner rim is not original and was probably added at a later date. Other than that there are no cracks or chips and no signs of any restoration at all. Its a wonderful piece in wonderful condition. A museum piece or one for the serious collectors. The jug is 14.5cm high (from base to the top of the handle), about 16.5cm long (from handle to spout) and 8cm wide (the diameter of the round base). It weighs 375 grams. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like further details or pictures. Please see my other items. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Porcelain”. The seller is “thegreatadriano” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
- Primary Material: Porcelain
- Sub-Type: Milk Jug
- Antique: Yes
- Original/Repro: Antique Original
- Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)
- Product: Milk Jug
- Features: Handpainted
- Region of Origin: Chinese
- Country of Origin: China
- Age: Pre-1800