A Large Chinese Export Rose Medallion Soup Tureen

late 19th century, with gilt flower knob and handles, ornate gilt ground floral decoration with alternating registers depicting figures in a courtyard, and birds and flowers, unmarked.
11 x 14 x 11 in.
Private Collection, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Overall wear to gilt and polychrome decoration, restoration to one handle, gilt paint restoration to both handles, some possible restoration to interior.