Two Chinese export porcelain square salad bowls late 18th century

one painted in puce with flower sprays; the other with a blue enamel and gilt vine border and a gilt monogram 'JWCLH,' probably for James While or White and Cornelia Livingston Hyatt.

Both in generally good condition apart from some minor wear to the gilding.
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