A Pair of Chinese Export 'Imari' Armorial Plates Circa 1720

each painted with the arms of Hatley impaling Reynolds.

The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards, Christie's New York, January 22, 2002, lot 213.

One is in overall good condition with several minor chips to the underside of the edge of the rim. The other broken into at least 2 pieces, and well restored, the restoration now peeling off on some areas of the underside. There is an approx. 1.5 in. hairline visible at the 1 o'clock.
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For the arms see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. I, London, 1974, p. 181, B5.