The object of the day: Chinese porcelain ox-head

A superb Chinese export porcelain ox-head tureen and cover, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, c1760, 
vividly painted in the `famille-rose' palette with full blown peony flowers in various shades of pink and picked out in gilt, the eyes delinated in black enamel, the naturalistic horns washed in grey

Dimensions:

32.00cm wide (12.60 inches)
31.00cm high (12.20 inches)
Provenance
Portuguese private collection
The collection of Mrs C. Hickman Nesle, sold at Sothebys Park Bernet, New York, 16.10.69, lot 100.
Condition
some restoration to the ears
Status
FOR SALE