RARE CHINESE PEWTER EWER.Early to mid Ming Dynasty (1368-1643). Of flattened pear-shaped body with a peach-form reserve in high relief on each side chased with a mountainous landscape with pine trees surrounded by scrolling foliate decoration, dragon-form spout and handle, the domed cover with a mythical beast finial; remains of red pigment.
- 12 in. high. Estimate $6,000-8,000
NOTE: For a similar Chinese export silver ewer, see H.A. Crosby Forbes, John Devereux Kernan and Ruth S. Wilkins "Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885" p. 19 ill. 7: "Historical Background...A single Ming ewer from the Carl Kempe collection might be cited as one of the most notable surviving examples of silver vessels from this period. It is distinguished for its elegance of form and combined use of cast, traced, engraved, and repoussé ornamentation."
