Chinese famille-rose’Sailors Farewell and Return’ punch bowl, Qianlong (1736-95), decorated with the sailor’s farewell and return, with a merchantman flying the British flag, diameter: 10.1/2in. The union jack signifies that this bowl was probably made for the British market. For more information see David S. Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, (London, 1994), pl. Update Due to current restrictions our access to some of our stock is limited. As members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA), we are obliged to adhere to their rules of conduct. This means that our cataloguing is of the highest standard.
