Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 25th February 2014

Lot 212

A Bow double leaf dish c.1758

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £550

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Description

A Bow double leaf dish c.1758, decorated in the Kakiemon palette with the Two Quail pattern, flying insects swirling above the two portly birds between flowering branches, 29cm.

The shape of this dish was copied from Meissen, who in turn were emulating a Japanese shape.