QIANLONG 1736 – 1795 Chinese Export Porcelain
A Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose `Double Peacock Pattern` Tureen and Cover, Qianlong c.1760-1780.
A highly unusual incised Chinese character to the base, this was incised into the body prior to glazing.
SOLD
- Condition
- Good, a shallow chip to the unglazed edge of the cover c.15 x 4 mm. Minor fritting, very minor wear.
- Size
- Diameter : 20.2 cm (8 inches).
- Provenance
- N/A
- Stock number
- 23115
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Information
The Double Peacock Pattern :
The design known as the `Double Peacock Pattern` is said to be a Brazilian royal dinner service taken by King John VI from Portugal to Brazil when he abdicated the Portuguese throne to become Emperor of Brazil. What is sure is that King Joao VI of Portugal is known to have owned a service in this pattern, which has been desirable in Portugal and Brazil ever since. See : Chinese Export Porcelain in Private Brazilian Collections (J.G. Veiga, Han-Shan Tang, London 1989) pages 197-199.