A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1735-40

each meticulously painted with six figures at leisurely pursuits: one playing a musical instrument, one writing, one behind a chariot and three with horses, the rim with a gilt fret-patterned black band border. Minor chips, some restored.

Teabowl with minute touched-up chips to outer edge and some wear to gilding on edge, saucer with two 2mm shallow chips under the edge at 11 o'clock and a repaired 1 x 1/2- inch area at 7 o'clock nearby two 1/4-inch touched up chips.
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