A LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE ‘EIGHT HORSES OF MU WANG’ PUNCH BOWL QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot, the exterior brightly enameled with horses by flowering foliage beneath weeping willows, each horse galloping, grazing, walking, or reclining, the interior with a floral sprays and butterflies with a lotus band on the rim

A private Northumberland collection, acquired in the 1960s to early 1970s.

There are two cracks running from the rim, the longer approx. 24 cm running through the yellow and pink horses, both are restored from the exterior and interior, showing some discolouration. Firing imperfections include burst bubbles and iron spots. There are also slight scratches and wear to the enamel.
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