Round lidded blue-and-white porcelain tureen, China, Compagnie des Indes, 18th century Round in shape, the lobed body is decorated with four medallions featuring alternating designs of peonies, pine trees, and bamboo. The lid, featuring a radiating design, is glazed with peonies and small flowers in four fan-shaped medallions. A frieze of small stylized flowers adorns the scalloped edge of the lid and the base of the body. The top of the handle is enamelled with a flower. An old label is affixed to the inside of the lid: “Arts d’Autrefois - Guaranteed Antique - 90 rue du Bac - Paris VIIe.” Height: 13.5 cm; diameter: 20 cm Restored lid.