Lot 13
  • 13

A large Chinese famille-rose dish, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period,

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • 35.7cm diameter
the shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a broad everted rim, brightly enamelled to the interior with a composite floral spray encircled by ruyi-shaped and diaper bands at the rim divided by triangular flower-filled panels

Condition

The brightly enamelled dish is in good condition with the exception of a 15mm., wide rim flake to the underside, 2mm., of which is visible from the top of the rim, light enamel flaking and scratches.
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