A Pair of Chinese Enameled Porcelain Bough Pots, Second Half 19th Century
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Second Half 19th Century

This unusual pair of bough pots is richly decorated, with each vessel flanked by a pair of Yinglong—powerful winged dragons from Chinese mythology. All four sides are adorned with detailed scenes of court ladies engaged in elegant pursuits, set against a delicately incised sgraffito ground, suggesting an evolution from designs originating in the early 18th century. These figural panels are separated by borders of lush flora and foliate motifs, which wrap around the upper section of each pot. The pieces are crowned by finely detailed covers, each pierced with five carefully placed drill holes.

Height 8 5/8 x Width 7 x Length 7 1/16 in., 22 x 17.8 x 18 cm.

Property from A Private Texas Collection.

Provenance:

Robert Hewson Pruyn (February 14, 1815 – February 26, 1882) family collection, by repute.

Property from A Private Texas Collection.

Robert Hewson Pruyn was an American lawyer, military officer, diplomat, and politician from Albany, New York. He held several prominent roles throughout his career, including Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Adjutant General of New York, and United States Minister Resident to Japan. He played a significant role in shaping New York’s political and military landscape during the mid-19th century, in addition to representing American interests abroad during a critical period in U.S.-Japan relations.

來源：

（傳）Robert Hewson Pruyn（1815-1882）家藏。

德克薩斯州私人收藏。

Robert Hewson Pruyn（1815-1882）是美國律師、軍官、外交官與政治家，來自紐約州奧爾巴尼。曾擔任多項重要職務，包括紐約州眾議院議長、紐約州陸軍總監，以及美國駐日本公使。在十九世紀中葉對紐約的政治與軍事格局產生深遠影響，亦在美日關係的關鍵時期代表美國利益，發揮了重要作用。

One "ear" on a pot was broken and restored, also with minor to moderate surface wear, otherwise good visual condition.

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A Pair of Chinese Enameled Porcelain Bough Pots, Second Half 19th Century清晚期 粉彩開光人物圖花插一對

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A Pair of Chinese Enameled Porcelain Bough Pots, Second Half 19th Century
清晚期粉彩開光人物圖花插一對