
A Rare and Large Export Tankard
The cylindrical tankard with a flaring base
Decorated to the front with ‘Our Barley’ and ‘Friends’ on seperate ribbons
Originally there were initials in gilt now worn
The sides in gilt with tied bunches of barley
Qianlong; C1760
Height; 8 5/8″ (22.0 cm)
Diameter of base; 7 1/4″ 18.4 cm)
Condition; several cracks running around the body
Crack with associated chip 6 3/4″ from rim
Gilding worn