An Extremely Rare Chinese Export 'The Aerostatick Stage Balloon' Punch Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, Circa 1786清乾隆 約1786年 粉彩氣球圖大盌
painted on the exterior on two sides with 'The Aerostick Stage Balloon' after the engraving signed 'Hanibal Scratch del.', published by William Wells of London in 1783, depicting historical figures on a balustraded balloon anchored at the base by a tub inscribed 'VANITY' and filled with foam, about to be cut lose by a Frenchman holding a knife, the other sides and interior decorated with sparse floral sprigs
diameter 14 1/8 in.; 35.9 cm
An Extremely Rare Chinese Export 'The Aerostatick Stage Balloon' Punch Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, Circa 1786清乾隆 約1786年 粉彩氣球圖大盌
painted on the exterior on two sides with 'The Aerostick Stage Balloon' after the engraving signed 'Hanibal Scratch del.', published by William Wells of London in 1783, depicting historical figures on a balustraded balloon anchored at the base by a tub inscribed 'VANITY' and filled with foam, about to be cut lose by a Frenchman holding a knife, the other sides and interior decorated with sparse floral sprigs
diameter 14 1/8 in.; 35.9 cm
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