Chinese Export Porcelain Ewer and Punch Bowl

Description:

Chinese Export Porcelain Ewer and Punch Bowl, late 19th century, the ewer with domed cover with fruit finial, entwined reeded strap handle with leaf terminals, decorated with a blue and gilt mantle over a gilt shield monogrammed "AB," and gilt-starred blue borders; the bowl decorated about the sides with alternating panels depicting a family at rest and play in a landscape, and birds perched on branches, (ewer handle repaired, bowl with repaired crack and hairline crack),ht. 9 3/4, 4 1/2, bowl dia. 10 3/8 in.
Estimate $200-300

U-shaped crack on bowl repaired 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in., 3 1/2 in hairline on side.