Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Canton enamel octagonal teacup and square saucer with canted corners, Qianlong (1736-95), mounted together with later silver-metal mounts, as an inkwell ,the saucer decorated with mark of to base, saucer size: 10.2cm. x 10,2cm. (4in. x 4in.); condition: Provenance: Label of 'Mottahedeh Collection . Sothebys .'
Notes:
Rafi and Mildred Mottahedeh were collectors and dealers of Chinese export porcelain, ivories, jades, and bronzes. Their private collection was one of the world's finest, and included around 2,000 pieces. The collection was catalogued in the book China For The West by David Howard and John Ayers.
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
