Circa 1820, large porcelain punch bowl with the Austrian double headed eagle crest to the exterior side surrounded by floral sprays, the interior decorated with a pair of birds under large peony blooms to center of well, black border with gilt floral scroll and iron red outline.

7 x 16 in. diameter

Private Collection, Virginia Beach, Virginia Collected by the consignor and her husband with the guidance of David Sanctuary Howard, who literally wrote the book on Chinese Armorial porcelain. The couple began collecting during the 1970s from galleries and auction houses across Europe and the United States, and even from Howard himself. This collection is a very special offering of some rare and wonderful pieces collected over a lifetime with great care and passion.

The coat of arms is probably of Ranier (1783-1753) the Archduke and Viceroy of Lombardy and Venetia.

Extensive restoration.