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Chinese Tureen
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Chinese Tureen

19th century
Description

A late 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain Tureen with an unusual and finely painted decoration of a large basket of flowers and foliage. The handles are modelled as rabbits' heads. It is in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Export Porcelain Tureen to the 1800s.

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SA1191718
Description
A late 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain Tureen with an unusual and finely painted decoration of a large basket of flowers and foliage. The handles are modelled as rabbits' heads. It is in very good condition.
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Export Porcelain Tureen to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191718
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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An antique blue and white Chinese export porcelain soup tureen and lid decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and geometric borders.
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Archive I An antique blue and white Chinese export porcelain soup tureen and lid decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and geometric borders.

Chinese Tureen

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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

Or by appointment.
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Verified Since Aug 2023
Items For Sale 68
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David Robinson Antiques
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An antique blue and white Chinese export porcelain soup tureen and lid decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and geometric borders.
Chinese Tureen
Ref: SA1191718
An antique blue and white Chinese export porcelain soup tureen and lid decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and geometric borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTureen
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glaze
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsFloral basket motif, Geometric diaper border, Moulded finial handle, Stepped octagonal foot
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Chinese export porcelain tureen and lid dates from 1800 and exhibits an English Country House design vibe. The piece has a blue and white glaze with hand-painted floral motifs, a geometric diaper border, a moulded finial handle, and a stepped octagonal foot. The handles are modelled as rabbits' heads. It measures 23 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. In a modern interior, this lidded tureen provides a decorative statement on a sideboard top. The hand-painted decoration includes a large basket of flowers and foliage on the body and another basket motif on the lid. The surface shows a high-gloss white glaze painted with dark blue pigment. The lid is topped with a distinct curved, animalistic finial handle, and the base rests on a stepped octagonal foot. The object is in very good condition with no visible cracks or losses.

FAQs

Chinese export porcelain tureens were manufactured in China specifically for European and North American markets, peaking in popularity during the 18th century. These vessels adapted traditional Western dining shapes while utilizing Chinese hard-paste porcelain and underglaze cobalt decoration.

These tureens were constructed from hard-paste porcelain made from kaolin clay and petuntse stone. Patterns were hand-painted onto the unfired body using cobalt oxide before applying a clear glaze and firing at high temperatures in dragon kilns.

Authentic pieces feature unglazed foot rims showing greyish white porcelain paste, minor firing imperfections such as pinholes or orange-peel glaze texture, and variations in hand-painted details. The underglaze blue colour often exhibits subtle variation due to natural cobalt mineral composition.

A porcelain tureen serves as a striking centerpiece on a dining table, sideboard top, or kitchen dresser. It pairs well with natural wood furniture, traditional brassware, or minimalist contemporary decor to create visual contrast.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, chemical cleaners, and immersion in water if the porcelain has existing hairline cracks or restoration.
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