An impressive Longton Hall tankard, circa 1755-58An impressive Longton Hall tankard, circa 1755-58The ovoid body with a turned foot and double scrolled handle, painted in blue with a Chinese figure under a parasol, seated on cross-hatched rocks and 'volcano' rocks nearby, an island with pylon trees in the distance, below an unusual border of fruiting vines and tendrils, 16cm highProvenancePinewood Collection, Phillips, 31 October 2001, lot 17Sylvia and Alan Low CollectionAlthough the handle and particular style of chinoiserie painting are distinctive of Longton Hall, the large scale and rare border set it apart.