Chinese Qing Guangxu Porcelain Famille Noire "Fu" Wine Pot Ewer
item#: 1261005
price: SOLD
Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period porcelain lidded wine pot or ewer moulded in the form of the character "fu" (good fortune) and decorated in famille noire enamels on the biscuit. The body is densely covered in a pattern of green tendrils and chrysanthemums set against a black background. A central figural panel features an attendant fanning the God of Wealth (Caishen). The panel on the opposite side is decorated with the God of Longevity (Shoulao or Shouxing) holding a staff. The yellow and black handle and spout are painted to resemble rattan weaving. The base bears a nicely executed black six-character apocryphal Kangxi mark. Circa 1900 to early 20th century. Measures about 8 5/8" high x 7 7/8" across (handle to spout). Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or restoration. This wine pot is from the Albert Ninde estate in Tucson. According to the family, the pieces in the collection were acquired during the 1940s and 1950s when Ninde was an Air Force pilot in China, Japan, and Korea.