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Chinese Famille Rose Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, Qianlong Period C.1750
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Chinese Famille Rose Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, Qianlong Period C.1750

18th century
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Description

Chinese Famille Rose Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, Qianlong period c.1750

Famille Rose jug from the 18th c.

The baluster style jug with a looping handle decorated in the Qianlong style for the English market with a floral bunch and springs below a

patterned collar.

The jug has a tiny chip to the beak (see photo 8).

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Famille Rose Cream Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA489303
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Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Description
Chinese Famille Rose Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, Qianlong period c.1750

Famille Rose jug from the 18th c.

“
The baluster style jug with a looping handle decorated in the Qianlong style for the English market with a floral bunch and springs below a.
Original Retro

patterned collar.

The jug has a tiny chip to the beak (see photo 8).

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Famille Rose Cream Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA489303
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Original Retro Profile Page

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An 18th-century Chinese famille rose porcelain cream jug featuring a sparrow-beak spout and painted floral sprigs on a white ground.
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Archive I An 18th-century Chinese famille rose porcelain cream jug featuring a sparrow-beak spout and painted floral sprigs on a white ground.

Chinese Famille Rose Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, Qianlong Period c.1750

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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
Location
Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/originalretro
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 110
Items Sold 3
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Location: Valley Antique Centre, Suite 5 Unit 8, Pennine Industrial Park, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7BZ, United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Chinese famille rose porcelain cream jug featuring a sparrow-beak spout and painted floral sprigs on a white ground.
Chinese Famille Rose Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, Qianlong Period c.1750
Ref: SA489303
An 18th-century Chinese famille rose porcelain cream jug featuring a sparrow-beak spout and painted floral sprigs on a white ground.
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FAQs

A Qianlong Famille Rose sparrow beak cream jug is an 18th-century Chinese export porcelain vessel crafted during the Qianlong reign (17351796). It features a distinct short, pointed pouring spout resembling a birds beak and is decorated with overglaze enamels dominated by opaque pink and floral motifs tailored for Western markets.

These vessels were created using kaolin clay fired at high temperatures to produce translucent hard-paste porcelain. Decorative elements were added using overglaze enamel pigments, known in Chinese as fencai, which were painted onto the fired glaze and then subjected to a second lower-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit slight irregularities in the hand-thrown form, a slightly bluish or greenish tinge to the white glaze, and visible wear or foot-rim unglazed foot rings. Hand-painted enamels will show fine brushwork with slight relief rather than flat transfer printing.

Small porcelain jugs can be styled on a mantlepiece, decorative tray, or open shelving alongside contrasting textures like timber and brushed brass. They also function well within layered displays on sideboards or inside glass-fronted cabinets.

To preserve soft overglaze enamels, clean gently using warm water and mild dish detergent with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemicals, scrubbers, or dishwashers, as these can wear away gilded details and enamel pigments.
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