A Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Garden Seat

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), late 19th century or early 20th century, the barrel shaped stool applied with studded borders, pierced coin apertures, decorated overall on a light aqua fruit-and-peony brocade ground with two large figural panels of court ladies enjoying scholarly pursuits in a garden, reticulated double coins to each side of the body, the top with four small scenic cartouches around a central reticulated coin motif surrounded by a colorful key border.

19 in., 14 in. diameter

From the Featured Collection of Sharon and Richard Densmore, Charleston, South Carolina

Very good condition.