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A pair of covered plates with lid and dish Jianqing (1796-1820)

Estimate €2.000–4.000

Description

Export porcelain.

Blue and gilt decoration depicting flowers and bows with garlands. High-relief cover depicting roses.

China, Jiaqing reign (1796–1820)

(one cover with minor restorations to the rim, handles and spouts restored, slight wear to the polychromy and gilding)

13.5x24.5x20.5cm (covered dish); 25x30cm (serving platter)

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