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An outstanding pair of armorial porcelain plates
Exceptionally well hand painted with polychrome enamels and gold
In the center of …
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An outstanding pair of armorial porcelain plates
Exceptionally well hand painted with polychrome enamels and gold
In the center of each plate there is a detailed family coat of arms with wings and a star on the crest, variety of heraldic symbols on the shield and a banner with the moto: "RARATUS NON NUNONAM"
Every symbol of course has a meaning. Additional research may lead to interesting discoveries and eventually decipher and even connect the coat of arms to a family or institution
High quality Chinese export porcelain porcelain made by special order for particular noble, gentry or wealthy British clients, a common tradition in the period
The border of the plate is decorated with three patterned ribbons and gilt
Very exquisite artistic work with great details
China, Qing dynasty, Jiaqing reign period ca. 1796-1820
Similar plates are in display at Victoria & Alberts Museum, London
All original, beautiful and RARE
Measurements: Approx. 9.5" diameter x 0.75"
Weighs about 2 lbs. 3 oz. the pair
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Just minor wear on the enamels, commensurate with age. All original
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- Dimensions
- 9.5ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 9.5ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Baroque
- Qing
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- China
- Enamel
- Gold
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please see photos. Just minor wear on the enamels, commensurate with age. All original Very Good overall. Please see photos. Just minor wear on the enamels, commensurate with age. All original less
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