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Chinese Export Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Saucer, c. 1770

Offered by: Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Description
Chinese export pseudo tobacco leaf saucer, decorated with two rats, pomegranates, leaf clusters and flower sprays.

This rare pattern is only known from a few teabowls and saucers and a teapot. Plates, tureens etc. are not recorded. Rodents appear on several patterns of tobacco leaf, this one being the most prominent.

See: Pierre L. Debomy, et al. "Tobacco Leaf and Pseudo, A Tentative Inventory". Societe des amis du musee national de ceramique, 2013, pp. 214-215.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Porcelain
Condition:	Good. Fine condition- no chips, cracks or repairs
Creation Date:	1770
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5063997
Incollect Reference #:	844621

Dimensions

Diam.	4.625 in;
Diam.	11.75 cm;

Message from Seller:

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