Chinese Export Grisaille Jug Porcelain WU SONG SLAYING TIGER Qianlong(1736-1795)

You are bidding for a Chinese Rare Grisaille Special Pattern Porcelain Jug. Unmarked on the base, Qianlong Period (1736-1795).
Country:
China
Material:
Canton painted enamel 
'Decorated in the grisaille palette, Chinese grisaille and gilt Jug, Qianlong (1736-95), decorated with a central scene of  Wu Song (武松) is a popular fictional figure well-known for his slaying a tiger single-handedly after he was intoxicated on local rice wine. , the centre decorated with spray of flower in gilt. 
During a trip, Wu Song entered a tavern at the foot of Jingyang Ridge (景阳冈), to have a break. The shop owner was proud of the potency of his alcoholic beverage and warned his customers not to drink more than three bowls and go alone to the territory of a man-hunting tiger in the mountains. Wu Song ignored his advice and proceeded with his journey even after drinking eighteen bowls of the rice wine. Sure enough, in the bushes, Wu Song was ambushed by the hungry tiger and shock out of his stupor. After an arduous primaeval confrontation between man and nature, Wu Song subdued the mighty beast. On his way out, Wu Song met some local hunters who had been trying to eliminate the monster and they treated him with awe and respect. His Gilgamesh-like feat won him the honour of being the local hero and the story passed on everybody’s lips with numerous adaptations in arts.'.
  • Condition: FAIR—Part of the top rim (1cm wide) is missing, with 1 x hairline (2cm long), 1 x Star-shape crack (1.5cm wide) close to the handle, loss of enamel, gilding, and scratches. The lid parts are missing, cracked, and repaired and glued; otherwise, it is in fair condition. Please see the pictures carefully.
  • Sizes: Height 13.2cm

                  Diameter  7.5cm

                  Width w Handle 10.5cm

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