Two Bourdaloues

the first Chinese, Quin dynasty, of typical form, Canton ‘famille rose’ polychrome enamel with floral, butterfly and insect decoration, the cover with gilt finial, with crossover handle – 25.5cm. long, 12cm. high; the second, English, 19th Century, of typical form, earthenware, transfer-printed in blue depicting the Taj Mahal and foliage, with parrot border to inside rim – 25.4cm. long, 12.5cm. high.

Note: The Chinese bourdaloue was bought at Sotheby’s on 10^th March, 1999 (Lot 203). The second was bought at Christie's, South Kensington on 17th November, 1994 (Lot 33).

condition: Chinese bourdalou, body no damage cracks or repair, lid no cracks or repair, los to tip of leaf , wear to gilt

English bourdalou, old crack to side