A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE 'FAUX MARBRE' POMEGRANATE-FORM TUREEN AND COVER CIRCA 1755

reserved on each side with a panel of stylized flowers, the cover molded in low relief with three naturalistically colored pomegranates. 

Cover - upper part of stalk knop is restored, possibly made up - the restoration is well done. Tureen - stalk handle is partly restored, there are several small chips to the flower-shaped handle terminal on the opposite side. There is a restored repair to one side of the tureen which is overpainted and impossible to see the extent of the original damage.
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