Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Mug with Dragon Handle, c.1800, Crack & Rim Chip

An antique Chinese export porcelain tankard, dating to the late 18th–early 19th century (Qing Dynasty, circa 1800). Decorated in the famille rose palette with cobalt blue borders, the piece shows lively figural scenes in a garden landscape, finely hand painted in enamel colours. The moulded handle takes the form of a dragon or serpent, highlighted in red and blue enamel.

The base displays the unglazed footrim with concentric turning lines and kiln grit, while the central well is glazed — consistent with early 19th-century Jingdezhen production. Around the lower body, the cobalt enamel lines show natural rubbing from use over two centuries, while the glaze remains glossy, a diagnostic feature of genuine period porcelain.

• Origin: China, likely Jingdezhen, made for export

• Date: c.1780–1820 (Qing Dynasty)

• Height: approx. 11.5 cm

• Decoration: Famille rose enamels with cobalt blue panels and figural scenes

• Handle: Zoomorphic dragon/serpent handle, enamelled details

• Condition: Antique condition. There is a visible hairline crack extending from the rim down into the body and a small chip to the rim. Typical wear to enamels and firing imperfections. Despite flaws, the mug remains stable and displays attractively.

These export porcelain tankards were prized in Europe around 1800 as both functional ale mugs and decorative pieces, and today they remain sought after by collectors of Qing Dynasty ceramics.

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