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A Chinese export octagonal plate
painted and gilt with a central coat of arms and the motto 'Ingratis Sivere Nefas' within a gilt spearhead and en grisaille border further decorated with flower festoons -- 9¼in. (23.4cm.) diam, circa 1770.
See Front Cover Illustration.
The arms are of Martin of Gibliston.
painted and gilt with a central coat of arms and the motto 'Ingratis Sivere Nefas' within a gilt spearhead and en grisaille border further decorated with flower festoons -- 9¼in. (23.4cm.) diam, circa 1770.
See Front Cover Illustration.
The arms are of Martin of Gibliston.