Chinese Enamel Tureen with Auspicious Symbols

A Chinese covered tureen with platter, 20th century, the large…
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A Chinese covered tureen with platter, 20th century, the large bowl with lug handles, applied leaves to the domed lid and a large floral finial, overpainted in enamels in iron red and colours and depicting the auspicious symbols of Buddhism and flora, the platter conforming; with seal mark underside. Height 31 cm. Width 35 cm. Diameter 30 cm

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  • Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.

    Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.

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