Porcelain - China - 20th century

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Pair of large Chinese export porcelain theatre dishes, dating to around 1770–1820, each 4 cm high and 36.5 cm wide by 49.5 cm deep, painted with acrobats and musicians below a populated pagoda terrace, with gilt-edged borders and panels of aquatic birds and insects; provenance Private collection; attribution Original; excellent condition.

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PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE EXPORT 'THEATRE DISHES', 18th Century, of shallow oblong form, each painted with acrobats and musicians below a populated pagoda terrace, the raised border with panels of aquatic birds and insects, reserved against a gilt ground. 37 x 49.5cm
If you look at pair it looks like top one unfinished but by same artist - beautiful gilt edges one looks finished stunning .the 1st one is very very rare as unfinished one where not usually kept see pics you will understand
Dated around 1770-1820 absolutely incredible items

PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE EXPORT 'THEATRE DISHES', 18th Century, of shallow oblong form, each painted with acrobats and musicians below a populated pagoda terrace, the raised border with panels of aquatic birds and insects, reserved against a gilt ground. 37 x 49.5cm
If you look at pair it looks like top one unfinished but by same artist - beautiful gilt edges one looks finished stunning .the 1st one is very very rare as unfinished one where not usually kept see pics you will understand
Dated around 1770-1820 absolutely incredible items

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
China
Attribution
Original
Material
Porcelain
Height
4 cm
Width
36.5 cm
Depth
49.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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