A CHINESE IMARI SAUCER WITH DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE
Early 18th century
Decorated in Imari colors with three large, spread-winged double-headed eagles between flowering plants
5in. (14cm.) diam.
Lot Essay
Possibly made for the Convent of the Order of St. Augustine in Macao, founded 1589. See N. de Castro, op. cit., p. 85