Lot Essay
Made for King Dom Joao V (1689-1750), who ruled Portugal from 1706 to 1742. See N. de Castro, op. cit., p. 76.
CIRCA 1730
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A ROYAL UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND GILT ARMORIAL PLATE
circa 1730
Painted in the center with a Chinese fenced garden enclosed by a band of diaper, the scalloped rim with panels of gilt floral sprigs centered by the Royal arms of Portugal in colored enamels and gilt
9 1/16in. (23cm.) diam.
circa 1730
Painted in the center with a Chinese fenced garden enclosed by a band of diaper, the scalloped rim with panels of gilt floral sprigs centered by the Royal arms of Portugal in colored enamels and gilt
9 1/16in. (23cm.) diam.