Large Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl
ca. 1780, decorated in the famille rose palette with two panels of hunters and packs of hounds, the interior bottoms with like decoration, on an orange and gilt ground.
h. 6-1/4", dia. 15-3/4"

Provenance: The Collection of Deborah & Eli Tullis, New Orleans, Louisiana.

There are two hairline cracks from the upper rim down, one approximately 3.5", but with no impact to decoration. One old restoration to white area, the other, about 2", with minor loss to orange ground about 1". There is scattered wear to the rim. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is in perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.