Asian Art II - 13th November 2014

Lot 901

A pair of Chinese famille rose butterfly-shaped dishes early 19th century

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

A pair of Chinese famille rose butterfly-shaped dishes early 19th century, brightly painted with flowering peony, chrysanthemum, prunus, lotus and magnolia, 21.6cm. (2)

Provenance: formerly the John Reeves collection, acquired after his arrival in Canton in 1812.