Lot 532
  • 532

Three Chinese Export 'Tobacco Leaf with Birds' Pattern Soup Plates Circa 1785

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • diameter 9 in.; 23.2 cm
each painted in the center with two pheasants among branches and leaves, within a scalloped rim.

Provenance

One: Cohen & Cohen, London (according to label)

Condition

One is in good condition. The other two have a few very small chips to the rim edge.
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