Tongzhi octogonal bowl enamelled with vivid colors

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同治八角形碗上缀有鲜艳的色彩。 中国陶瓷。 Tongzhi bowls with turquoise foot to be found on the market are generally of quite poor quality. This one has directly attracted my attention as it is of much higher quality than usual ones. Main quality features are the following:...

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Blue and white dish with five claws dragon and phoenix - Qing dynasty

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与龙和菲尼斯装饰的大蓝色和白色盘。 中国陶瓷。 Wonderful blue and white dish with a five claws dragon and phoenix. Ruyi clouds background. The drawings are magnificent. 37 cm diameter Qing dynasty Empty double circle on the base. Provenance: purchased from the heirs of an Indochina...

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Ernest Grandidier's Chinese ceramics collection - Guimet Museum

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Ernest Grandidier (1833-1912) has collected over 6'000 pieces of Chinese ceramics during his collectors life which he started in the 1870's. he worked during the French Empire as Auditor at the French State Council. he also participated in some scientific...

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