Chinese imari baluster jug and cover, Qianlong (1736-95), de...

Hammer

£170

Chinese imari baluster jug and cover, Qianlong (1736-95), decorated throughout with peony and scrolling foliage in underglaze blue and terracotta gilt colours, height 24.5cm (restored and riveted); also a similar Chinese imari lidded baluster cream jug, 14cm; and another Chinese imari cream jug, 12.5cm (3)

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The large jug has old discoloured restorations around the base. A hair crack from the neck approx 6cms. Old rivets some small chips.
The next smallest jug has a crack running around the base, this suggests that the bottom has been restuck. The smallest lidless jug is in good condition but for a drip of gold enamel running from the spout.