Pair of Famille Noire Jardinieres of Porcelain

pair of large hand-carved and painted wooden swan jardinières / planters, this fantastic pair are every bit as graceful as the actual bird they depict, based on the curved neck and downward pointing bill, this is most likely a mute swan, which is native to much of Europe, including Northern Italy, the wings are displayed addorsed, meaning they are raised and spread behind the back, as if about to engage in flight, beneath each bird is an oval plinth with cavetto molding, the interior openings can house an 8" pot, both functional and decorative, our pair of large, carved wooden swans...

Large Chinese export famille rose plate, painted in famille rose enamels. In the center is a chrysanthemum and peony growing from a weathered rock.

Black ground famille rose porcelain jardinieres with flower blossom decorations.

This is a delightful antique decorative pair of jardinieres, Chinese ceramic planter dating to the late 20th century. Showcasing a desirable aged patina and is in good order througho...