Rare 18th century Chinese Qianlong period armorial export dish with wavy rim. Featuring a European coat of arms (possibly French), surrounded by iron-red and gilt floral garlands and with a large bouquet in the middle.
Set of similar dishes is coming up for sale at Christie’s in their February sale ‘Irene Roosevelt Aitken: A Love of the 18th Century’ – lot 651 – SET OF SEVEN CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘FRENCH MARKET’ ARMORIAL PLATES AND THREE SOUP PLATES, QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1775
Small nibbles around the rim as photographed. No major damage or hairlines.
Diameter: 22 cm
