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Pair of butter dishes with cover and stand, Jiaqing (1796–1820)
Estimate €300–500
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525
A tureen with cover and stand, Qianlong (1736–1795)
Estimate €800–1.500
Description
Export porcelain.
Polychrome and gilt decoration depicting garlands and flowers.
Finial in the round depicting a pomegranate.
Relief handles with boar's-head motifs.
China, Qianlong reign (1736–1795)
(body restored, cover with a hairline crack and with losses to the finial)
19x35,5x24 cm (tureen) 31,5x37,5 cm (platter)
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