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Lot
Number
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P000006 |
| Lot
Title |
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Group of Batavian Ware Porcelain |
| Date
of Origin |
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Circa 1750 |
| Country
of Origin |
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China |
| Material
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Ceramic |
| Measurements |
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Diameter of largest bowl 6 1/2 in. (16.5cm.), 1Kg 150g |
| Lot
Quantity |
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8 |
| Estimate |
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| Description:
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Description (guaranteed):
Painted with flower sprays and landscape scenes, the exterior glazed in cafe-au-lait. Comprising: two bowls and three teabowls and saucers, the smallest with blue and white exterior. Each bears ex Christies Lot Labels for the Nanking Cargo: 5654, 2572, 2630, 5244, 5576, 5594.
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| Condition
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Condition:
Very minor wear; small chips to rim of smallest teabowl (Lot 5576)
Provenance: The Nanking Cargo, sold by Christie's in Amsterdam April 28-May 2, 1986. These pieces are from the thousands recovered in 1985 from the wreck of ship which was sunk circa 1750 whilst carring Chinese porcelain from China to Europe.
Designation: Property of a Retired Professor of Art History and his Wife (Sotheby's London)
Inscription/ marks: None
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