18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Vegetable Dish Artichoke Finial. This is a wonderful 18th century Chinese export porcelain covered vegetable dish with artichoke finial, sepia floral sprays, and period monogram. It measures approximately 12-3/4" long, handle to handle, x 8-5/8" x 6-1/4 high to the top of the artichoke finial.
It is over-glaze decorated in sepia and rust tones with gilt stripes, accents, and period monograms, as shown in the photos. The twisted handles show vine, leaf, and berry or flower connecting points. It is in absolutely beautiful estate condition with NO chips, NO cracks, NO repairs, and NO restorations. It shows only period production characteristics of trapped sediment and pits, along with age appropriate wear and losses to the over-glaze decoration and monograms, as shown in the photos. This large 18th century Chinese export porcelain covered vegetable dish would be a wonderful period focal point on a sideboard, table, or server.
It comes from a wonderful collection that we are continuing to list. So, be sure to see our other listings for more 18th century porcelain, as well as other early antiques in various categories!
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All of the items that we list should be considered used, vintage or antique. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items. We have attempted to explain and define the condition of the piece in the above description and ask that you read that carefully. If you are not sure of something or if you have any questions, please ask! We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.Please do NOT ask us to do otherwise. The item "18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Vegetable Dish Artichoke Finial" is in sale since Saturday, November 16, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques". The seller is "brclrkstn" and is located in Clarkston, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States, Reunion.