Pair of Chinese Export 'Pseudo Tobacco Leaf' tureens and platters, early 19th century. Photo: Lyon & Turnbull.

of canted rectangular form decorated with flowering hibiscus among scrolling foliage in underglaze blue, set on each side with an animal mask lug handle, the covers similarly decorated and surmounted by a foliate finials, the shaped rectangular platters with similar decoration (4) tureen 31cm long, 22cm high, 22cm wide.Estimate £2,000-3,000. Sold for £30,000

Provenance: Property of a gentleman of title

Lyon & Turnbull. Fine Asian Works of Art 11 Dec 2013