TWO RARE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TRIPLE SHELL SWEETMEAT DISHES

Circa 1765

After Bow porcelain originals, each modelled with a central dolphin handle above three scallop shells painted with flower bouquets beneath a spearhead border, 19cm wide by 12.5cm high.

Footnote: two similar sweetmeat dishes are illustrated by D.Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, p.131, no. 135

Estimate £800-1200