A famille rose armorial teapoy
A famille rose armorial teapoy

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A famille rose armorial teapoy
with moulded adn pierced scroll work foot, painted and gilt with central crests bearing the motto 'Malo mori quam foedari', the arms are of Barnewall; a famille rose teapoy of similar form, painted and gilt with central monograms on a ground of scattered flower sprays; and a further armorial teapoy painted en grisaille and gilt with twin crests surmounted by crowns beneath a border of scrolling foliage and figural cartouches -- all 4in. (10.2cms) high, Qianlong, (restoration and damages).
See Colour Plate 6. (3)

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