Lot Essay
C. Le Corbeiller discusses this service and the earlier Chinese export service ordered by Catherine of Russia in Patterns of Exchange, p. 110.
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CIRCA 1785
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A RETICULATED DISH WITH THE ARMS OF CATHERINE OF RUSSIA
CIRCA 1785
In the center the Imperial arms of Catherine the Great in tones of sepia and gilt, on the well a Wedgwood style border of purple ribbon interlaced with blossoming vine
10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm.) wide
CIRCA 1785
In the center the Imperial arms of Catherine the Great in tones of sepia and gilt, on the well a Wedgwood style border of purple ribbon interlaced with blossoming vine
10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm.) wide