Lot Essay
Cf. the example from the Collection of Geoffrey Godden, sold in these Rooms, 1 October 1990, lot 189, and another sold on 13 April 1970, lot 1
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A WORCESTER BLUE AND WHITE CIRCULAR INKWELL
Circa 1753
The top with central well and six holes for pens and painted with insects among scattered flower-sprays, the waisted sides with a continuous Chinoiserie landscape of birds in flight over junks in full sail and rocky islands, pagodas, fences and gardens (minute chips to inner rim, slight wear)
4 3/4in. (12cm.) diam.
Circa 1753
The top with central well and six holes for pens and painted with insects among scattered flower-sprays, the waisted sides with a continuous Chinoiserie landscape of birds in flight over junks in full sail and rocky islands, pagodas, fences and gardens (minute chips to inner rim, slight wear)
4 3/4in. (12cm.) diam.