Lot Essay
For the arms of the first, see D. S. Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, vol. II, London, 2003, p. 313, and op.cit., 1974, p. 453 for the second.
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QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1755 AND CIRCA 1760
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TWO CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL SALTS
QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1755 AND CIRCA 1760
Both of oblong octagonal form, the first enamelled and gilt with the arms of Mackenzie quartering Chisholm and the motto PULCHRIOR EX ARDUIS, and the second with the arms probably of Nicholas and the motto FORWARD, both within spearheads at the rims and floral sprays on the sides
3½ in. (9 cm.) wide (2)
QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1755 AND CIRCA 1760
Both of oblong octagonal form, the first enamelled and gilt with the arms of Mackenzie quartering Chisholm and the motto PULCHRIOR EX ARDUIS, and the second with the arms probably of Nicholas and the motto FORWARD, both within spearheads at the rims and floral sprays on the sides
3½ in. (9 cm.) wide (2)
Provenance
The second salt: Leo and Doris Hodroff, no. 5569.
With Jorge Welsh Oriental Art, Lisbon and London.
With Jorge Welsh Oriental Art, Lisbon and London.
Brought to you by
Arne Everwijn
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