Superb Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Tea Canister C.1770

A fabulous Worcester porcelain tea canister of ovoid shape with vertical faceting. Finely hand painted in an oriental style with alternating panels of underglaze wet blue ground and reserved white. The blue panels each with a central red ground boss containing a white & gilt daisy flower with its leaves trailing in gilt over the blue ground. The white panels are painted with stylised chrysanthemums and prunus blossom in a kakiemon palette of red, green, blue and turquoise enamels with gilt accents. Fretted square mark to the base, c.1770.

It measures 11.8cm (4 5/8") high and 7.5cm (3") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. It has a fine hairline at the rim which is linked to manufacture as there is a noticeable thinness to the porcelain at this point and a distinct depression in the glaze along which the line has formed. Minimal handling wear, the enamels and gilding are all lovely and bright. Below the alternating panels is a patterned blue frieze which has run a bit during firing. It is missing its original cover as is often the case but comes with a very finely turned stained wooden replacement for optional use.

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