Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 346

A set of six Chinese famille rose plates

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £7000

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Description

A set of six Chinese famille rose plates, painted with figures in interiors with views of balconies and leafy trees, the borders enamelled with flowers and butterflies, each with a six character mark of Jiang Zheng long zhi (Made by Jiang Zhenglong), c.1820, a few small chips, 19.4cm. (6) Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.