A beautiful Chinese export porcelain soup plate decorated in Famille Rose enamels with a gilt Du Paquier style border, hand-painted with a central scene depicting a reclining female holding a cornucopia beneath garlanded trees full of fruit gesturing towards a background with a shepherd and his flock and a thriving town in the distance. Beside her on the ground recline a chubby child happily gorging himself on fruit as well as a once threatening lion, now dozing and docile with contentment. The image almost certainly alludes to the blessings of Plenty and the peace that brings, and most likely taken from a European print source of the period. Measuring 9″ in diameter and in very good condition.  Circa 1735.

A rare and beautiful set of Chinese export porcelain 8 1/2″ plates, each finely hand-painted with various exotic fruits, flowers, butterflies, and insects. Rendered with a precision that makes one consider them having been painted after some sort of botanical engravings or prints of the period. There are multiples of some, each in very good condition with only re-touch to the gilded border. Absolutely spectacular mounted as a set on a wall or in a cabinet.  19th century. Priced individually at $775.00 each. Ex-Nelson Rockefeller collection.

A nice early piece, this Chinese export porcelain Transitional period bowl is decorated in underglaze blue with a charming ‘Basket of Flowers’ design. Measuring 5 1/4″ in diameter and in very good condition. Circa 1640.

A truly striking Chinese export porcelain 11″ plate, decorated in the famille verte palette with a central image of a peacock on rockwork amongst a profusion of blossoming peonies, prunus, and chrysanthemums; the vibrant display of floral color continues around the border, beautifully balanced, yet full of movement. Very good condition with only one very small rim chip filled, otherwise just stunning. 11″ in diameter, artemsia leaf mark on the reverse;  Kangxi period, circa 1700-1710.

A really fine pair of Chinese export porcelain ‘Governor Duff’ plates, elaborately hand-painted in the Imari palette and made for the western market, decorated with the central image of a European couple walking with their dog through a Chinese garden, all within an ornately rendered foliate border interspersed with ‘antique’  and scholarly objects. Purportedly this is based upon an image of the Dutch governor of Batavia and his wife, but there is no conclusive evidence bearing this out. Either way, they are early and important images documenting Europeans in the Far East, beautifully decorated and in great condition. Measuring 9″ in diameter. Circa 1730.

A fine pair of Chinese export porcelain teapots, of a little larger size than one usually sees at this period, decorated in the Imari palette of underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, hand-painted with branches of peony and chrysanthemums, a ruyi border around the lids which are decorated with prunus sprigs. Very good condition and measuring 4 1/4″ x 7″ and dating to circa 1730. Ex-Chait Collections.

A good example of Chinese export porcelain made for the American market, this 6 1/4″ plate is neatly rendered en grisaille with gilded highlights with a central scene of George Washington’s Mt. Vernon within a grapevine rim border. This particular piece was part of a large tea and coffee service ordered by Captain Daniel Bacon (1787-1856). He was a prominent Boston merchant and ship master out of Barnstable, Massachusetts, he was one of the first to recognize the importance of clipper ships, one his his most notable vessels being the Game Cock. Services such as these were ordered in the early years of the 19th century, part of a cult of mourning and patriotism after the death of George Washington. The somewhat naive image of Mt. Vernon was most likely taken from an 1803 print by Samuel Seymour, based upon a painting by William Birch. Minute glaze line in the cavetto sealed, otherwise very good condition with only slight wear to the enamels. Circa 1810-1820.

A rather rare Chinese export porcelain covered cider jug with double strap handles, made for the American market and extensively decorated with Masonic emblems, a central sunburst roundel beneath the spout inscribed with the letter ‘G’, the foo-lion topped cover and rim both with a richly rendered grapevine border. Fantastic detail and condition.  Virtually identical, or most likely a mate to, the one featured on page 209 of the book Philadelphians and the China Trade 1784-1844 where they describe it as having belonged to the “Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania”.   A great example of early American and Masonic history, as well as special order China Trade porcelain. Early 19th century.

A very rare Chinese export porcelain 8 1/2″ plate hand-painted in the rare and sought-after Yellow Fitzhugh pattern. Since its creation around 1785, the Fitzhugh pattern was produced in a variety of colors, and combinations of colors, and yellow seems to have been one of the more rarely created colors due to its difficulty in firing. This fine example, with only rim frits filled, is from the  Hodroff Collection. 19th century.     $6500.

A very beautiful and early pair of Chinese porcelain ewers, finely hand-painted in underglaze blue with images of lotus, chrysanthemum and branches of ‘Buddha’s Hand’ fruit-a symbol of happiness, good fortune and longevity. The form most likely after a European silver shape. A great form and size, approximately 9″ in height, and in very good condition considering their age with only a minute chip to the rim filled, and with an especially fine provenance having once been part of the great Hodroff Collection from which they dated these to circa 1660, though we think it a bit earlier.

A really handsome and unusual Chinese export porcelain part teaset, made for the American market, hand-painted en grisaille with gilt details. The decoration finely rendered depicting an ‘Altar of Hymen’ surmounted by a classical urn and swags inscribed with  the gilded initials JB. To the left in the background, floats a ship flying an American flag, the ship’s name ARAB proudly emblazoned across the stern. To the right of the altar is a maritime shield with an anchor upon which is perched a pair of lovebirds and beneath the shield the gilded initials LB. Surely this was a special order service, certainly from the ship’s captain and most likely some sort of commemorative for a marriage with the Altar of Hymen and lovebird themes being incorporated into the design. The ship ARAB was registered in 1806 in Salem, MA and was captained by one John Barton (1774-1818) who as a shipowner, shipmaster, and merchant became wealthy trading with Europe, South America and the East and West Indies. For a virtually similar piece see our Item #7345, a tankard, which does not have the inscribed ship’s name or lovers’ initials, so, interestingly this was a stock pattern which could be ‘specialized’. Circa 1810. PIECES PRICED INDIVIDUALLY: Teapot, sugar bowl, berry dish, teabowls, handled cups and saucers available. TEAPOT SOLD, teabowl/saucer – $750. , berry bowl – $450.,  sugar- $250.

We are grateful to our friends Sandra and Charles Cluthe for their research on these pieces.

A very fine maritime-themed Chinese export porcelain double-strap handled tankard, decorated en grisaille with gilded detail, depicting a ship flying an American flag, an ‘Altar of Hymen’ with classical urn and swags and a maritime shield with an anchor upon which perch two lovebirds.  This appears to be a stock pattern that was available to China Traders in the early 19th century as we also have a part teaset, Item #7344, that has the same design, but personalized with initials and the ship’s name. This tankard incorporates a bird crest, possibly taken from a coat-of-arms. Either way, a great piece of early maritime China Trade history, in very good condition, measuring 5″ tall, and dating to circa 1800.

A charming pair of Chinese export porcelain candle holders modeled as a pair adorable recumbent pug dogs. Finely modeled faces and detailed fur help make these figures’ characters especially amusing. Measuring 9″ x 10″ and with restoration to the ears of both dogs as well as candle nozzles, otherwise the figures in good condition. 19th century.   $4200.

A rather striking pair of finely wrought Chinese export silver gilt filigreed tea caddies with enamel decoration. Of lobed form covered in a fine mesh ground, with each lobe decorated with a brilliantly enameled flowering branch with perched birds amongst blossoms and berries of inset colored hardstones, the covers surmounted with a fanciful filigreed knop.  In extraordinarily fine condition with only the loss of one small hardstone ‘berry’, otherwise just beautifully done, the enamels of the finest nuance and shading. Measuring 7″ tall.  20th century.

One of the more attractive of the several versions of this pattern, this handsome pair of Chinese export porcelain plates was definitely made for the American market, each decorated with a central image of the Arms of New York state, the outer floral border heightened with a gold wash border. Measuring 7 3/4″ in diameter and in very good condition, dating to circa 1800-1810.   $1250. eacg

A very fine and elegant Chinese export porcelain ladies’ spittoon or ‘cuspidor’, decorated in famille rose enamels with flowers and butterflies-a truly extravagant luxury from the 18th century when imported Chinese porcelain was a huge and expensive status symbol. In very good condition and measuring 3″ tall x 4″ square. Mid-18th century.  $ 1850.

A very fine and rather rare form, this Kangxi period Chinese export porcelain punch pot is exquisitely decorated in vibrant Famille Verte enamels with a profusion of flowers amongst rockwork, cockerels, insects and butterflies. This is a large size form for this early a period, as well as having a rather unusual mark in underglaze blue on the bottom of the piece resembling a ‘G’, possibly the mark of a private trader? Measuring 7 1/4″ x 9 1/2″ and with the exception of a line to the body of the piece, it is in fine condition with superb decoration. Circa 1700-1720.

Very finely potted and painted Chinese porcelain saucer dish, decorated in underglaze blue in the Chinese taste centered with an image of a peach tree growing from the side of an ocean cliff, the branches heavy with fruit, as bats fly around them above the waves. The bats a symbol of happiness and the peaches of longevity, most likely a piece made to wish someone a long life of happiness, perhaps a birthday gift? Beautifully decorated on the reverse as well and centered there with a Yongzheng mark, most likely 19th century. Measuring 8 1/2″ in diameter and in very good condition. $5,200.00

We have never seen this form before-a rare pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of birds, modeled as finches perched upon rockwork, each supported by a small flowering branch. Nicely detailed and well-painted with Famille Rose enamels. One appears to have its rockwork base broken and re-glued along with other small losses commensurate with age. Charming and rare forms. 18th century. $5,200.00

A very fine Chinese export porcelain covered cider jug with double strap handle, decorated in famille rose enamels with courtly Mandarin scenes below a richly and elaborately decorated border, the same motifs repeated on the cover and surmounted by a foo lion finial, all with gilded details. One scene appears to present an elegant lady with her attendants upon a terrace about to depart on a journey with her luggage and weary bearer, and a wheel chair ready for her, while the other scene represents  another terrace view with a flurry of activity surrounding the arrival (or departure?) of a mounted messenger bearing a letter of some obvious importance in his hand. With an imposing presence, measuring  11 1/2″ tall and 9 1/2″ wide, this beautifully hand-painted piece has two small lines to the body and one to the spout, all sealed, and the foo lion finial appears to have had some small restoration as well, otherwise,  in remarkably fine condition with bright, vibrant enamels. Circa 1820. $2,900.00

A very refined Chinese export porcelain 15″ charger, most likely made for the French market, and displaying an imaginative combination of Chinese and European design motifs with a central scene of a Chinese lady seated upon a terrace with a child set within a distinctly European scrolling foliate surround surmounted by what appears to be a noble coronet of an armorial crest. The western scrolling foliate motifs continue in the cavetto and outer rim, alternating with images of peacocks flanking floral cartouches (of what appears to be sunflowers?) on the outside border. An elegant balance is achieved between all this decoration against the white ground of the porcelain, making this an especially pleasing piece. Small chip to the reverse, otherwise very good condition, and awaiting its next noble home. 15″ in diameter. Kangxi period, circa 1700.

What an amazing design! This Chinese export porcelain plate is dominated by its vibrant central scene of swirling dragons-rising from a roiling ocean, entwined with a mountainous landscape and flying amongst the swirling clouds overhead, and at the center of it all is the flaming Pearl of Wisdom. The dragon is a traditional symbol of the Emperor and this image clearly displays his dominance over the land, sea and sky, his power and rule guided by the Pearl of Wisdom. As exciting as this dramatic painting is, it’s symbolism was most likely lost upon the Western customer that dined off this dinner service, the charming scenes of everyday Chinese life which adorn the border of the plate were probably more to his understanding. Either way, a fantastic example of enameling and decoration which continued to fuel the West’s imagination and interest in the ‘Exotic east’ into the 19th century. Measuring 9 1/2″, very good condition and dating to circa 1820.  $990.00

Rather rare and unusual, both in form and decoration, this late Ming period Chinese export porcelain Swatow basin is decorated in underglaze blue with a central scene of  two cockerels amongst bamboo and prunus within a deep cavetto painted with birds perched upon flowering branches alternating with bamboo and peach, the outer flared rim with a barbed edge with floral designs in reserve against a diapered ground. Swatow wares usually display a very cursory, sometimes slap-dash, style of decoration, rendered rapidly, in washed out tones of blue, whereas here we have strong cobalt blues delineating a complex, detailed central scene and border designs, all within a great form of impressive size. A few very minor rim frits, otherwise remarkably good condition, measuring just under 15″ in diameter, and dating to the early 17th century. $1,450.00

A charming pair  of Chinese export porcelain covered pots-de-creme finely hand-painted in the Orange Fitzhugh pattern and each bearing its original Elinor Gordon label. Measuring 3 1/4 ” tall and with only a small chip to one cover filled, otherwise excellent condition and a great form with a very good provenance. Circa 1800-1820. $375.00 each.

A very unusual form, this finely hand-cut reticulated jug is fashioned with a double-walled construction, the outside covered with precisely cut openwork within bands of underglaze decoration, raised upon an openwork foot, and possessing a charming handle modeled as one of the most impish little dragons we’ve ever seen. This classic form is based upon Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cups. The reticulation remarkably intact, one small line sealed, otherwise very good condition, and measuring 4″ tall. Mid-18th century.

A beautifully hand-painted Chinese export porcelain saucer dish decorated in famille rose enamels with a charming domestic scene of a pair of parents with their children upon a terrace with a river beyond with a walled town in the distance, the entire scene within a finely painted border with monochrome landscapes in cartouches reserved against a diapered ground. With only a very small line to the rim sealed, otherwise very good condition. Measuring 8″ in diameter and dating to circa 1770-1780. $290.00

A great form with fine decoration, this Chinese export porcelain handled chowder or soup bowl is decorated with famille rose enamels with Mandarin scenes and sepia vignettes against a gilded ground. Measuring 3″ tall x 6 1/2″ and in good condition with only a restoration to one handle and some wear to the gilding. Circa 1770-1780.  $440.00

An extremely fine Chinese export porcelain 15″ punch bowl of impressive size and rare decoration painted in famille rose enamels around the exterior with a lyrical procession of finely detailed lotus blossoms and leaves with exotic birds flying amongst them, the interior with a scrolling chrysanthemum border on a famille noire ground with reserves of peony branches, the bottom centered with an exuberant basket of flowers. The beautifully spaced large scale lotus are shown off to perfection against the white porcelain ground. In addition to having this rare decoration, and it’s impressive size, this bowl was in the collection of Elinor Gordon and featured in one of her publications. Small hairline to the foot rim and some wear to the interior enamels, otherwise good condition, please contact us for further information. Circa 1740.

An especially fine Chinese export porcelain 9 1/2″ censer, decorated in a deep underglaze blue with a continuous classic Chinese landscape scene running about its exterior all rendered with a great facility of brushwork. Measuring 6 1/2″ tall by 9 1/2″ in diameter and in very good condition; this exemplary piece dating to the Kangxi period, late 17th century and, once in the Frankel Collection.

A fantastic group of eight Chinese export porcelain 6 1/4″ dishes excavated from the world famous Ca Mau Shipwreck. The treasure trove of mostly Yongzheng period ceramics sank off the coast of Malaysia in about 1725, the resulting sale at Sotheby’s in Amsterdam in 2007 caused an international sensation. We are pleased to offer here not only eight blue and white decorated dishes from that sale, but the sale catalogue as well-in itself now, a collector’s item. The dishes are all decorated with a flowering peony branch and fence pattern and are in good condition for having sat at the bottom of the sea for about two and a half centuries; there are minor accretions to the surface, but, for the most part they all present beautifully. Not all eight dishes pictured, please write or call for more images. Circa 1725.

A striking pair of superb quality Yongzheng period Chinese export porcelain 13  1/2″ chargers, decorated in a vibrant underglaze cobalt blue, each with a central scene of courtly ladies strolling in a garden outside of a scholar’s studio, most likely drawn there by his playing a stringed instrument, the guzheng, while his attendant sits on the floor by the desk, enjoying an errand free moment, and his master’s music. The entire scene finely painted, with much detail, within a diapered cavetto with reserves of antique and precious objects, the outer border edged with the “Three Friends of Winter” -bamboo, prunus and pine, symbols of strength and endurance. Very good condition. Yongzheng period, circa 1720-1725.

A very handsome Chinese export porcelain Imari charger with a finely painted central design of a richly bountiful branch of pomegranates, the image accentuated by the use of the porcelain ‘white space’ within which it floats, all surrounded by finely rendered diapered cavetto and rim border with scrolling foliate and latticed reserves. Minor rim frits, but otherwise beautifully painted and in good condition, with the added bonus of a custom made hanger on the reverse making it ready for wall display. Circa 1720.

A fine form, this lovely Chinese export porcelain handled cup and saucer was made for the American market, well-rendered with a variation of the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States supporting a shield with a bouquet of flowers within a roundel of gilded stars, a star-studded halo behind his head; a gilded swag border completes this Federal period design. The cup measuring approximately 3″ tall, the saucer 51/2″ in diameter. Some wear to the gilding. Circa 1800. $575.00

Two Chinese export porcelain eagle-decorated plates, made for the American market, each bearing a variation of the design for the Great Seal of the United States. One supporting a shield from a bespoke service inscribed with the monogram JH, the other with a shield decorated with a floral bouquet. each design with a gilded swag border, so typical of the Federal period. The monogrammed plate in good condition, the other with some crazing. Both 7 1/2″ in diameter. Circa 1800. Priced individually.

A pair of very elegant Kangxi period Chinese export porcelain rosewater sprinklers, the beautifully-glazed attenuated forms decorated in underglaze blue with a scrolling stylized lotus design, and capped with finely reticulated and etched silver caps, most likely Dutch, and assumed to be of a later date. These silver mounts were often used to not only accentuate the porcelain, but sometimes to help cover up breaks and flaws, but evidently not in this case, as the mounts are removable and there is no evidence of any damage or restoration. Measuring 8″ tall and in remarkable condition and of superb quality. Circa 1690.

A fine Chinese export porcelain breakfast-sized teabowl and saucer made for the American market, bearing a finely rendered sepia and gilded-detail eagle, taken from an early version of the Great Seal of the United States, supporting a shield with a floral bouquet with a star-studded halo behind his head, encircled with a ring of stars, the rim edged with a gilded swag border. The teabowls measuring 4 1/2″ in diameter, the saucers 6″. In good condition, with only minor wear to the gilding. Circa 1800.

Always a pleasing and popular pattern, this Chinese export porcelain Orange Fitzhugh covered warming dish is an especially interesting form as it has an interior serving dish divided into two compartments. Nicely painted, and from a bespoke service with monogram roundels inscribed with the initial B, this rare form is in good condition other than a small bit of enamel wear and some glaze losses to the interior dish divider. Measuring 10 1/2 in diameter x 5″ tall. Circa 1820.

A charming Chinese export porcelain Yongzheng period teapot, decorated in Famille Rose enamels with finely hand-painted peony and foliate roundels in reserve against a densely painted flowering and scrolling foliate ground.  A very elegant color palette, typical of the refinement one finds in Yongzheng pieces of the period. Measuring 4 3/4″ tall and with a minor restoration to the cover, otherwise very good condition. Circa 1735.   $2800.

A really fine Chinese export porcelain teaset, made for the American market, each piece hand-painted with a sepia and gilt eagle, based upon an early version of the Great Seal of the United States, supporting a shield with a gilded floral bouquet, a star-studded and radiating halo behind his head, and encircled with a ring of stars. Each piece edged with a gilt swag border. Comprising a lighthouse-form coffee pot; a drum teapot; a covered sugar bowl; a helmet creamer, and covered tea caddy; along with a pair of breakfast-sized teabowls and saucers as well as a pair of handled coffee cups and saucers. Some slight wear to the gilding and a minute line at the base of the coffee pot’s spout, otherwise in  great condition and a fantastic example of a Federal period teaset displaying the owner’s pride in our new Republic. Circa 1800.

An especially beautiful Chinese export porcelain Yongzheng period armorial plate centered with the Arms of Sichterman, featuring a squirrel in profile on a gilded shield surmounted by a crown crest, the rim delicately decorated with flowering branches and Chinese pavilions and centered at the top with a squirrel crest. This is one of eight services with some variation of these arms. This one in particular was ordered by Jan Albert Sichterman (1692-1742) who served the Dutch East India Company in both Bengal and Batavia, making a vast fortune and achieving much success. Fully illustrated and discussed in Kroes’ Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market, page 128-129. Very good condition, circa 1730.

A particularly fine example of a rather rare pattern, this fine Chinese export porcelain 7 1/2″ plate is hand-painted in the very desirable Raspberry Fitzhugh design, centered with a gilded landscape roundel and cavetto vine border. Fitzhugh was produced in only seven colors and this is one of the rarer renderings of this design. Very good condition. Circa 1800.

A very fine pair of Chinese export porcelain early Yongzheng period chargers, decorated in a brilliant underglaze cobalt blue, each with a central scene of courtly ladies in a garden outside a scholar’s pavilion while he is seated within playing a guzheng amongst his scholarly objects and incense burner, his attendant waiting by his desk. All within a diapered cavetto with reserves of scholarly  and antique objects, the rim painted with depictions of the “Three Friends of Winter”-pine, bamboo and prunus-symbols of resilience and endurance. Measuring 13 1/2″ in diameter and in very good condition, with the exception of very minor rims frits. Circa 1720-1725.

A fine grouping of 19th century Chinese export porcelain made for the American market. Decorated in the Rose Medallion pattern, these pieces are from a dinner service ordered by Samuel P. Carter of Tennessee (1819-1891) who was posed to China in the 1850s. Carter enlisted after graduating from Princeton. He was made a Lieutenant in 1855 and in 1856 assisted in the capture of the barrier posts at Canton. He became a hero in the Civil War having been made a Brigadier General and leader of the Tennessee Volunteers in 1862. He left the army in 1866 as a Major General, and then joined the Navy achieving the rank of Rear Admiral in 1882…one of the only Americans to achieve this dual distinction.

A charming 6 1/2″ Kangxi period Chinese export porcelain melon-form vase, decorated in underglaze blue with branches of flowering  peony and prunus running up its  ribbed body, an artemesia leaf mark on the foot.  Circa 1690.     $475.00

A rather “bells and whistles” Chinese export porcelain armorial charger made for the Belgian market bearing a flamboyant central family arms supported by two rampant lions, specially-ordered for Jacobus-Gerardus de Knyff who was created a Knight of the Holy Roman Empire in 1719 by Charles VI, Emperor of Austria. Decorated in famille rose enamels with rich additions of gilt and silver overlay. This was a lavishly expensive service in its day, meant to impress…as it still does today with its beauty and quality. Measuring 13″ in diameter and in very good condition. Circa 1730.

Just a little gem, this fine 6 1/4″ bowl was just meant to be held and appreciated for its rich glaze and beautifully painted panels of floral decoration rendered in vibrant underglaze cobalt blue. Of molded  form with each panel representing alternating images of lotus and peony. The reverse with a nice six-character mark within a double-ring circle. Small chip to the foot-rim a very few, very minute, rim frits, otherwise in very good condition. Kangxi period, circa 1690.

A very fine pair of Chinese export porcelain shell-shaped armorial dishes, bearing the Arms of Seton-the fourth of five bespoke services made for this family! Most likely ordered by one of the brothers of John Henry Seton, 6th Baronet, as they were all involved with the English East India Company. Sir Henry was involved in the Peninsula Wars and was later a Groom-in-Waiting to Queen Victoria. This service, finely decorated with central Mandarin scenes within floral and butterfly borders, is illustrated in Howard’s Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. II, page 674, and we are grateful to Angela Howard of Heirloom & Howard for her research. Measuring 9 1/2″ x 9″ and both in good condition with the exception of one small chip filled. Circa 1820.

A very charming Chinese export porcelain miniature ewer, decorated in under glaze blue with a lobed body meaning to resemble lotus petals, each panel painted with a ‘Long Eliza’ holding a blossom, alternating with panels of blossoming peonies, the spout, rim, and cover with later decorative silver mounts. Measuring 5 1/2″ tall, with a line to the body sealed and a small chip to the foot rim, otherwise good condition.  Circa 1690.

A rare and unusual set of six Chinese export porcelain 8″ plates, decorated in the famille rose palette with vibrantly enameled courtly scenes, each plate depicting a different vignette as Mandarins in finely detailed robes move through scenes without any borders, the images rendered as paintings on porcelain without the usual confines of an encircling frame. What is as remarkable as the quality of the painting and unusual presentation is the fantastic condition of the pieces-six plates in very good condition with only a 1/2″ rim line on the reverse of one. Circa 1820.

A very refined Chinese export porcelain Kangxi period molded lotus-form bowl, decorated in underglaze blue with a rim painted with images of ‘The Eight Immortals’, above a lower register of lotus petals, each rendered with alternating floral motifs, the interior rim with a stylized floral diapered border, the bottom with a central image of an Immortal seated upon a cloud. Other than a few very minor rim frits to the barbed rim, the piece is in excellent condition. Measuring 6″ in diameter and dating to circa 1690.

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