C. 1765 China Pair Armorial Octagonal Plates, Arms of Wyatt Impaling Fowle

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An impressive and rare pair of 18th century Chinese porcelain armorial plates
Octagonal shape with central coat of arms of … Read more An impressive and rare pair of 18th century Chinese porcelain armorial plates
Octagonal shape with central coat of arms of Wyatt Impaling Fowle, with a lion holding an arrow crest and a banner
The borders are decorated with floral garlands
Altogether very finely painted with colorful enamels
The porcelain has a slightly bluish hue
A few similar plates have been sold at Sotheby's, N.Y in 2010, as a part of a prominent collection
For reference: Howard, David S., "Chinese Armorial Porcelain", London: 1974, vol.I, p.615, S2
Circa 1765-70, Chinese export Qianlong dynasty
Measurements: Approximately 9" x 8.75" x 1.5"
The pair weighs around 3 lbs. .
Good overall. One has just a minor flake at the rim; the other has two old repairs at the border. Please see photos. See less