Chinese famille rose melon tureen and cover, Qianlong (1736-95), in the form of a melon, with applied vine stems and leaves, decorated with scattered sprigs and sprays of flowers, the finial in the form of a grape or cherry, height: 4 1/8in. 10cm; length: 4 1/4in. 11cm; Many examples of 18th century melon tureens were made in English pottery and creamware and are thought to have been based upon Meissen and silverware prototypes. Such items may have been intended as dessert-course novelty items. The item “Chinese famille rose melon tureen and cover, Qianlong (1736-95)” is in sale since Friday, June 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Porcelain”. The seller is “guestandgray” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Chinese
- Product: tureen
- Age: Pre-1800
- Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery
- Features: Handpainted
- Sub-Type: tureen
- Original/Repro: Antique Original
- Chinese Dynasty: qianlong