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First Period Worcester Porcelain Kakiemon Tea Canister c.1770 (1 of 8)
The Fancy Fox
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First Period Worcester Porcelain Kakiemon Tea Canister c.1770

REF: FA1471 / LA441884
£485
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Description
A fine Worcester porcelain tea canister of ovoid shape with vertical faceting. Decorated in an oriental style with panels of underglaze wet blue ground reserving a circular flower device in red enamel reserving white petals and gilt centre and gilt foliage. Alternating with white panels painted with chrysanthemums and prunus blossom in a kakiemon palette of red, green, blue and turquoise enamel with gilt accents. Fretted square mark to the base.
measurements
It measures 11.8cm (4 5/8") high and 7.5cm (3") wide.
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the First Period Worcester Porcelain Kakiemon Tea Canister c.1770 (LA441884) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1770
condition
In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. It has a fine hairline at the rim which appears to be from manufacture. Minimal handling wear. It is missing its original cover as is usual but comes with a very finely turned stained wooden replacement for optional use. Below the alternating panels is a patterned blue frieze which has suffered some running during firing.
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location
This First Period Worcester Porcelain Kakiemon Tea Canister c.1770 is located in United Kingdom