Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Hunt Bowl Signed Circa 1770 Famille Rose and Blue

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Beautifully hand painted antique gold gilded tureen with lid. Gold paint is everywhere on this art piece, giving texture to … more Beautifully hand painted antique gold gilded tureen with lid. Gold paint is everywhere on this art piece, giving texture to the darker areas and providing breaks between the illustrations of the hunt scene panels. This is a rare, highly collectable work of antique art. It is a stunning piece in good condition. This item would be a wonderful addition to any collection.

Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Hunt Bowl Signed circa 1770 Famille Rose and Blue
Famille rose antique hunt bowl painted in Famille-rose overglaze enamels. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770. Bowl depicts a hunting scene typical of Chinese Export pottery. On the outer sides of the bowl, are scenes of hunting dogs with black and white spots preparing for a hunt. In the background are trees in green, pink and brown. As well as brown barns or hunting lodges and mountains. Throughout the outside, as well as inside, are gold swirls on a blue background. Inside, is a painted scene of a man and woman on horseback riding during the hunt. The woman wears a pink overcoat, hat and horsewhip. The man, on a gray horse, is riding in a brown overcoat and red hat with Horn and a whip. In the background is a church, mountain and floral bushes in green, red and pink. This scene is on the bottom of the bowl and surrounded by a gold swirl medallion. The base of the bowl is decorated in a gold leaf print which seems to be ferns or some other type of flora. The shape is traditional. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770. The strong color palette and rich decoration are hallmarks of Chinese export hunt bowls of the 18th century. It has had some dust collected over the years due to age that wipes off. Additionally, on the base, the rim has some dirt build-up. less