Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese blue and white octagonal salt on 3 feet, Qianlong (1736-1795), decorated in the centre with flowers issuing from rockwork, diameter: 7cm. (2 3/4in.), height: 4.3cm. (1 11/16in.)
Dimensions:
Diameter: 7cm. (2 3/4in.), height: 4.3cm. (1 11/16in.)
Condition:
Good
Notes:
This salt is copying a European silver shape Salt was a valuable commodity and was traded for other goods, particularly tea, which contributed to the establishment of trade routes like the Tea and Horse Caravan Road.
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