Mandarin Cider Jug #7585 SOLD
A fine strap-handled Chinese export porcelain cider jug decorated with Famille Rose enamels with a wonderfully detailed Mandarin scene and colorful butterflies and floral sprigs, the jug and cover edged with a rich gilded dragon border and surmounted by a gilded foo lion finial. Measuring approximately 9 1/2″ tall with restoration to a chip on the lip, handle, and u hairline to the body . A superlative example of Mandarin decoration. Circa 1810-18