A RARE MEISSEN ARMORIAL DISH FROM THE `CORONATION SERVICE'
Circa 1733-34
Painted with the arms of Saxony and Poland surrounded by scattered flowers and banded hedges in Kakiemon style, the rim with a broad band of gilt scrollwork, crossed swords mark in underglaze- blue, incised Japanese Palace inventory number N=147/ W, 25.5cm diameter. Provenance: Bonhams, London, 23 May 2012, lot 39
Estimate: |
£4,000 - £6,000
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Hammer price:
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£9,000 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Some wear to the gilding, particularly to the border. Minor glaze impurities.