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拍品專文
The twelve-character inscription to the bases may be translated as 'Made under the supervision of the hall of God, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China'
These dishes are remarkable in their combination of strong Chinese and Western elements. The coats of arms are those of Pope Pius IX (1922-39), a celebrated pope with strong links to Asia, establishing in 1922 the first position of Apostolic Delegate to China. On the 10th of September 1938 Pope Pius IX held a reception for an official delegation from China at Castel Gandolfo, when the current dishes were most likely presented to him.
These dishes are remarkable in their combination of strong Chinese and Western elements. The coats of arms are those of Pope Pius IX (1922-39), a celebrated pope with strong links to Asia, establishing in 1922 the first position of Apostolic Delegate to China. On the 10th of September 1938 Pope Pius IX held a reception for an official delegation from China at Castel Gandolfo, when the current dishes were most likely presented to him.