Lot Essay
Ordered by Francisco Jose de Sampaio Melo e Castro (died in Goa 1723), Governor and Viceroy of India 1720-23. See N. de Castro, op. cit., p. 62
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CIRCA 1720
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AN ARMORIAL TEA CADDY
Circa 1720
Enamelled in verte-Imari colors with the arms of Sampaio/Melo within interlaced scrollwork, the top, sides and back decorated with iron-red and gilt hibiscus sprays
4in. (10.8cm.)
Circa 1720
Enamelled in verte-Imari colors with the arms of Sampaio/Melo within interlaced scrollwork, the top, sides and back decorated with iron-red and gilt hibiscus sprays
4in. (10.8cm.)