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Chinese export Imari porcelain tureen and cover, ca. first half 18th century. Of oblong octagonal shape with molded indentation corners, a pomegranate finial, and hare-head handles. Decorated in iron-red, underglaze blue, and gilt with profuse flowers and rockwork. The hare-head handles and finial in underglaze blue with gilt details. Provenance: Christie's, New York, "The Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, Part III," 20 January 2004, Lot 66; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Lot Essay: This was a popular pattern of dinner service at the time due in part to set owned by the Portuguese royal family. The set was favored by King John VI (r. 1816-26) and Queen Carlota, then Prince Regent and Princess of Brazil. A similar tureen, with rabbit-head handles and pomegranate finial, is illustrated on the cover of Scheurleer, "Chinese Export Porcelain." Height: 8 1/2 in x width: 14 1/2 in x depth: 9 in.
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