Chinese Yongzheng period (1723-1735) porcelain tankard, in handsome proportions, of cylindrical form, with intertwined branched handle terminating to leaf motifs, the body painted in famille vert depicting five figures picking large melons; with foliage and butterflies, in rich tones of green, pink and orange enamel, accented with a gilt rim, height 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association