C1920 Antique YELLOW CHINESE MONTEITH WOLF LION HEAD Porcelain Planter

  
ANTIQUE YELLOW CHINESE MONTEITH WOLF LION HEAD PORCELAIN PLANTER. This listing is for A stunning rare yellow (jaune). Ground monteith with scenic panels on both sides of a Himalayan wolf hunting a pheasant who is seeking protection up on a tree branch. There are lion head handles at each end, the underside reveals a four character red mark from the first quarter of the 20th Century. In great condition with only minor signs of wear.

The Himalayan wolf is one of the most ancient wolf lineages on earth, there are just 200-300 genetically pure Himalayan wolves in the world. The first monteiths originated around Circa 1680 and was originally used to keep stemmed wine cups/glasses cold with the bowl being filled with iced water to maintain the chilled temperature. This item became a necessity and were used at buffets and before formal dinners.

Nowadays this shaped porcelain cachepot is often used as a planter. A fabulous colourful item that displays beautifully wherever it is placed. MEASUREMENTS: HEIGHT 4 3/4" X LENGTH 6 3/4" X 5 3/4. CONDITION: Excellent condition with no damage, chips, cracks etc.

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• Primary Material: Porcelain
• Antique: Yes
• Original/Repro: Antique Original
• Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)
• Product: MONTEITH PLANTER
• Features: HAND PAINTED
• Region of Origin: Chinese
• Age: 1900-1940
• Country of Origin: China