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Pair of Qianlong (1736–1795) reticulated baskets with stands

Estimate €600–800

Description

In export porcelain.

Blue decoration depicting a landscape with flowers and other vegetal motifs.

China, Qianlong reign (1736-1795).

(one lacking a handle and another with a broken and glued handle)

10.5x20x18cm (basket); 20.5x23.5cm (platter)

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