A Chinese Export armorial saucer dish

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A Chinese Export armorial saucer dish
painted and gilt with a central coat of arms within a border of ruyi cartouches on a cell pattern ground, all surrounded by lotus sprays, flaming pearls, finger citrons, an eagle and a castellated building -- 6in. (16.5cm.) diam, 18th Century, (some enamel rubbing).
See Colour Plate 31.

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