534
Unusual spice box, c. 1730-40
Estimate €3.000–5.000
533
A pair of shaped-rim plates, Qianlong (1736–1795)
Estimate €180–400
Description
Export porcelain.
Polychrome decoration with Famille Rose enamels depicting flowers and gilt border.
China, Qianlong reign (1736–1795).
(minor losses and defects, wear to gilding)
Diam.: 25.5 cm
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