
530
An oval dish Jiaqing (1796–1820)
Estimate €180–400
529
Estimate €600–1.200
Export porcelain.
Polychrome and gilt decoration depicting baskets of flowers and friezes with flowers.
China, Qianlong reign (1736-1795)
(losses and defects, restorations)
(base) 4x24x26 cm; (basket) 11x24.5x19.5 cm
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