Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Pair of Japanese Imari lobed dishes, c.1720, decorated in the centre with a bird perched on rockwork, with a river and pine tree, the border with chrysanthemums and other flowers, with two lobed panels containing phoenixes, the reverse decorated with scrolling peonies.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 19cm. (7 1/2in.)
Condition:
Wear to gilding
Notes:
This design was copied at Meissen in about 1740. A dish with the same design can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1995.268.66) and a dish with a similar design can be seen at the British Museum (Franks.38.a)
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