Chinese Famille Rose Soup Tureen With Children at Play, Circa 1870

Description

This late 19th century jar takes its rounded shape from serving tureens used to serve soups and stews. Contrasted by … more This late 19th century jar takes its rounded shape from serving tureens used to serve soups and stews. Contrasted by a crisp white field, the jar is decorated with a lively scene of children at play in a courtyard garden. Accompanied by a man and woman, the children are each playing with a different toy, including a kite, a reed organ, and a ruyi scepter, a symbol of masculinity. Jar is missing its original lid. less