Asian Art II - 19th May 2011

Lot 1071

A Chinese Jesuit plate 18th century

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £500

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Description

A Chinese Jesuit plate 18th century, painted with a scene of John the Baptist in iron red and gilt and titles to the border, with cracks and small rim chips, 24.6cm. A paper label for John Sparks Ltd. Provenance: ex-George Harwood collection by repute.