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Chinese Qing Nonya Straits Porcelain Tingkat Stacking Food Container A9WBC

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Description: Large Chinese Qing dynasty cylindrical form Nonya ware tingkat food container consisting of four stacking sections in a variety of pastel polychrome enamel background hues topped with a slightly domed cover sporting a Peking glass finial from a Mandarin hat. Each tier is decorated with two opposing panels of flowers on a white ground set against a dense background of bats, flowers, and scrolling foliage. The sides have twisted metal handles held by moulded loops. Each flat-bottomed tier has a foot ring to hold it in place when stacked. 19th century.
Measurements: 9 high (10 high to top of finial), each tier 7 1/8 diameter x 2 high; solidly potted and weighing 8 lbs.
Condition: Good overall condition. There is an old traditional staple repair to a crack across the lid and there are a few production imperfections on the decoration (see images). One production flaw corresponds with fine cracks in the interior of one tier.
Provenance: Tucson, Arizona collection

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Description: Large Chinese Qing dynasty cylindrical form Nonya ware tingkat food container consisting of four stacking sections in a variety of pastel polychrome enamel background hues topped with a slightly domed cover sporting a Peking glass finial from a Mandarin hat. Each tier is decorated with two opposing panels of flowers on a white ground set against a dense background of bats, flowers, and scrolling foliage. The sides have twisted metal handles held by moulded loops. Each flat-bottomed tier has a foot ring to hold it in place when stacked. 19th century.
Measurements: 9 high (10 high to top of finial), each tier 7 1/8 diameter x 2 high; solidly potted and weighing 8 lbs.
Condition: Good overall condition. There is an old traditional staple repair to a crack across the lid and there are a few production imperfections on the decoration (see images). One production flaw corresponds with fine cracks in the interior of one tier.
Provenance: Tucson, Arizona collection

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