A Régence gilt-bronze mounted Japanese porcelain covered pot circa 1725, the porcelain Edo period, early 18th century

the body decorated in polychrome with peonies and chrysanthemum; the borders chased with foliate scrolls, on an associated gilt-bronze foot

Christie's Paris, Collection d'un Amateur, 15 May, 2003, lot 39.

This attractive piece is in good condition, with faint tarnishing to bronzes and occasional hardly noticeable traces of oxidization. The gilt-bronze foot is detached but this can easily be fixed. The rim to lid slightly bent in one place, although this is not visible when lid is in place. Few scratches to porcelain lid.
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