Rare 19th century complete bathing set consisting of a wash basin and covered water bottle. The interior of the wash basin is decorated in the famille rose palette with four reserves of architectural settings featuring knife-wielding guards, attendants, beauties and scholars engaged in study, the arts, and the daily activities of the gentry class. The panels encircle a matching central medallion. Each vignette is surrounded by a gold keyfret motif border and is reserved on a densely patterned ...click for details
Chinese Nanking porcelain export plate very finely painted in underglaze blue on a white porcelain ground with the traditional exotic houses and a figure crossing a bridge. Circa 1820. 9 3/8" diameter. Excellent condition. Kiln grit to foot rim.
