For sale is an antique Chinese porcelain soup tureen and lid, dating to the early Qianlong period, circa 1740. Based on a contemporaneous Meissen porcelain design. Lovely famille rose decoration consisting of 8 birds, castles, and flowers. Handles are fantastic colorful faces with feather headpieces. No cracks or repairs (UV checked), fritting around the faces and fritting/chipping on the top handle, see photos. Tureen measures approximately 13 5/8″ (34.61cm) handle-to-handle, and 11″ (27.94cm) tall. The item “Antique Chinese Porcelain Soup Tureen Famille Rose Qianlong 1740 Castles Birds” is in sale since Sunday, December 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Bowls”. The seller is “night-heron-antiques” and is located in Placitas, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1740
- Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Type: Tureen