Quadrangular, the domed cover with biscuit lion finial, painted front and back with figures riding and fishing in an extensive river landscape, the sides with pheasants on rockwork with peonies, within elaborate floral panels and with floral reserves on iron-red diaper
21 in. (53.3 cm.) high

The Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection; Christie's, New York, 20 January 2004, lot 161.

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The Tibor Collection was formed over decades, growing to encompass every category of Chinese export porcelain, from small, charming teawares to massive pairs of important jars. The collector had a deep appreciation for the magnificent porcelains made for New Spain as well as for the lifelike charm and elegance of Chinese porcelain figure and animal models.