Chinese rice barrel hight 24cm. BEAUTIFUL !!!

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An old Chinese ornamental rice barrel - vintage or antique?

In good sound condition with signs of age - difficult to assess when they were made.

Please study the pictures and feel free to ask questions!

Constructed as an octagonal barrel, hand crafted and hand painted.

This barrel depicts a peacock in flight.

I found only two similar items - though bigger - on E-bay:

Valued at $250

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese-Antique-Colorful-Painting-Rice-Barrel-NRP-/220508781505?pt=Asian_Antiques&hash=item335758fbc1

Valued at $350

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese-Painted-Rice-Box-Garden-Seat-350-/370084950291?pt=Asian_Antiques&hash=item562ac83113

Height 24cm

Diameter 19cm

Weight 785 grams

The lid is in excellent condition due to being protected by cloth.

There are two bands of beading - made with twisted copper wire - as you can see there is damage around the bands.

Below: Dragon barrel bottom

Below Peacock barrel bottom

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Pick up welcome.

Shipping includes insurance for one item - if you are combining items please wait for an invoice before paying.