Auction 143 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

692

An armorial tureen with cover and tray


Estimate

1.200 - 1.600


Session 2

22 October 2024



Description

Chinese export porcelain for the English market
Imari decoration with armorial for Joseph Williamson (1633-1701), comprising of eagle shaped crest under motto "Sub Umbra Alarum Tuarum"
Tray, inner tureen and cover of peonies, chrysanthemums, bamboos and rock decorative composition
Jiaqing reign, ca. 1800
(minor chips and light wear to decoration)

16x32x21,5 cm (terrina) 36,3x31 cm (travessa)


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information

Literature:
HOWARD, David Sanctuary. Chinese Armorial Porcelain. London: Faber & Faber, 1974. p. 781.



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