A CHINESE COPPER RED EWER, QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)

Reference: ART1008207

The form is based on an Islamic metalwork vessel, the pear-shaped body is superbly potted with an elegant spout, joined to the neck with a cloud-shaped strut opposite a ridged loop handle above three moulded bosses simulating studs holding the handle in place, finely painted in attractive vibrant tones of copper red to each sides of the body with small trees growing from ornamental rocks on a terrace, amongst rocks, with plantain leaves to the base and stiff leaves to the neck.
Height 32 cm.