The inspiration for this design is derived from an engraving by G. Duchange after a painting by Correggio.

Cf. Williamson, The Book of Famille Rose, pl. XIX, for a teabowl and saucer with similar decoration. See also, The Angus MacCuaig Percival Estate, sale, Christie's New York, January 29, 1985, lot 121, and The Hervouët Collection, sale, Part II, November 3, 1987, lot 882 for similar teabowls and saucers