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"\r\nPunchbowl with pheasants and flora&lt;br&gt;\r\nMid-18th century&lt;br&gt;\r\nLate Yongzheng - Qianlong period, Qing dynasty&lt;br&gt;\r\nPorcelain with famille rose enamels; Jingdezhen ware&lt;br&gt;\r\nD: 26.2 cm H: 11 cm&lt;br&gt;\r\nThree repaired hairlines in the back unpainted section of the bowl&lt;br&gt;\r\nFrom an old Brunswick, Maine estate near Bowdoin college &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\r\nDescription &amp; Notes&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\r\nPunchbowls such as this would have been status symbols for wealthy society wives in America and Europe during the 18th century. A luxury import from China, these giant bowls would have served as the proud center piece of social gatherings and important dinners.&lt;br&gt;\r\n\r\nThis particular bowl features excellent enamels (thick and translucent) so typical of the 18th century. The placement of two birds amongst peonies symbolizes \u201Cprosperity and honor until the end of one's long life.\u201D "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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