"Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Tea Service Kianlong Milk Jug Chain"
Very beautiful service, Tea or coffee, decorated with golden highlights. The lot includes: • 1 tall coffee pot with chained lid and long spout • 2 milk jugs (one with lid) Dimensions: • Coffee pot: height 27 cm x width 22 cm (from spout to handle) • Covered milk jug: height 15 cm x width 12 cm, a chip on the lid • Open milk jug: similar dimensions Characteristics: • Origin: China • Period: late 18th century (Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign) • Technique: fine hand-painted porcelain, Imari decoration • Decoration: red and blue flowers, typical of export orders • Condition: very good general condition, some wear and minor chips (notably on the spout of one of the pots), without major cracks or visible restoration