Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Bamboo and Floral Lidded Serving Bowl garden urns The depiction of the Spies

The depiction of the Spies from Canaan is a common theme for alms plates

This large octagonal

miniature French school cabinet painting showing a scene of classical nude woman representing Venus teasing cupid

It is of a generous size and offers many decor possibilities for creative uses

Lantern: Width 13

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Bamboo and Floral Lidded Serving Bowl garden urns The depiction of the SpiesDETAILS A small antique Chinese Export tureen of oval shape, with fitted lid. It is decorated with an orange peel glaze and blue and white floral springs with a diaper pattern banded border. MARKS Unmarked PERIOD Qing Dynasty (1644 1911) Early 19th century DATE Circa 1800 DIMENSIONS Width 9. 5 Depth 8 Height 6. 75 inches CONDITION Note: (1) small chip (lid edge); (1) shrinkage crack in the making (underside lid).