Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 360

A Chinese blue and white supper set

Estimate £250 - £350

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Description

A Chinese blue and white supper set, painted with scrolling lotus, contained in a fitted black lacquer box, which is inset with mother of pearl with flowering and fruiting branches, 18th / early 19th century, damages, 30.5cm. (9) Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.