CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN HAND-PAINTED WASH BASIN AND JUG / PITCHER, comprising a 9 1/4" HOA barrel form jug having applied intertwined reeded handle with molded foliate terminals and a footed basin, each featuring circular medallion with sepia-painted scene featuring figures in a boat with mountains in background and bright polychrome floral border motif with gilt accents. First quarter 19th century. 10 5/8" HOA, basin 12 3/4" D rim.
Undamaged, having some minor expected wear to gilt decorations and basin with some light scattered scratches from use.
Literature: Form parallels Howard - The Choice of the Private Trader p. 214, fig. 251; decoration parallels Sotheby's - The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Lammot Du Pont Copeland p. 167, fig. 269.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Undamaged, having some minor expected wear to gilt decorations and basin with some light scattered scratches from use.