Lot 68
  • 68

A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE EGGSHELL TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1730

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • diameters 2 13/16 and 4 9/16 in.
  • 7.2 and 11.6 cm
similarly decorated to the preceding teapot with a gold Y-diaper ground, but the cup with four and the saucer with five reserved panels of flowering peony branches, and the center of the saucer with a spray of fruit and flowers within a scalloped medallion.

Condition

Teabowl in good condition, saucer with 1mm chip to upper edge of rim.
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