CHINA Porcelain group showing a figure (Shoulao) holding an octagonal jug in one hand; his coat with blue flowers on a green background; jug with a yellow background decorated with green clouds and eggplant. Late 19th century Adapted in Europe to the base and the neck of the teapot of a gilded bronze mounting with gadroon, in the style of the House of " Escalier de cristal ". H : 19,5cm (A small chip restored to the spout)

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