Description:

A GROUP OF TWO CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PORCELAIN SALT CELLARS FOR THE EUROPEAN MARKET WITH POLYCHROME ENAMEL AND GILT DECORATION, JINGDEZHEN, CHINA, CIRCA 1770, one of lobed oval shape centering a Hungarian patriarchal cross crown above an oval medallion within beribboned swag on a tapered lobed base painted with flower bloom sprays, and the other example of rectangular form with canted corners centering a crown over an oval medallion with a rampant lion holding a fruit within bellflowers and foliate scrolls, on a tapered conforming base with maroon painted flower sprays. Height: 1 5/8" Width: 3 3/8" Depth: 2 3/4" Provenance: Christie's sale 8018, December 9, 2011, London.

  • Condition: Some gilt rubbing and minor paint losses throughout, otherwise in very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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