THREE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TEABOWLS AND SAUCERS CIRCA 1745

comprising: one painted with a scene in Vulcan's Forge; one with Leda and the Swan and the third with Chinese figures on horseback. 

Vulcan's forge - saucer is in good condition; teabowl has restoration to the interior of the base, apparently covering a firing flaw, there is also a pinhead rim chip. Leda and the Swan - 1/8 inch chip to underside of rim, minor wear to enamels; teabowl has four small restored rim chips. Chinese figures - saucer has two 1/8 inch rim chips; teabowl has an 1/8 inch rim chip and some kiln grit adhering to the interior base
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