QING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE WINE POT JUG 清 麒麟送子 酒瓶
A Qing dynasty blue and white wine pot jug. The wine jug depicting a boy riding a qilin with two attendants. Each attendant holding a canopy. The set of pictures conveys the meaning of two phrases “The Qilin brings a child” and “Endless generations of offspring.” With its resplendent colours that create a jubilant mood, the set is used for congratulating newlyweds. Spout is missing. Measures approx. 18cm tall.
Provenance: from a private Somerset collection.
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A Qing dynasty blue and white wine pot jug. The wine jug depicting a boy riding a qilin with two attendants. Each attendant holding a canopy. The set of pictures conveys the meaning of two phrases “The Qilin brings a child” and “Endless generations of offspring.” With its resplendent colours that create a jubilant mood, the set is used for congratulating newlyweds. Spout is missing. Measures approx. 18cm tall.
Provenance: from a private Somerset collection.
