Of traditional form, with raised prow and shaped hook handle, the body and handle enamelled overall with shaded varicolour scrolling foliage and flowerheads on a green ground, the central part enamelled with an Imperial double-headed eagle in orange, blue and peach, with corded rim, the interior engraved with a monogram 'JC', marked under base, on foot and handle
10¼ in. (26 cm.) wide

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie’s, New York, 12 April 1988, lot 160.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.