Set of three sorbet dishes and their saucers CHINA, INDIA COMPANY - QIANLONG ERA (1736-1795) "Mandarin" polychrome enamelled porcelain featuring couples and their servants, the edge is adorned with friezes of meanders and geometric patterns. Diam. sorbet 8 cm and saucer 12 cm. A sorbet dish and saucer made of gold and grisaille enamelled porcelain are included, depicting a man climbing a wall to meet his lover. Diam. sorbet 6.5 cm and saucer 10 cm Expert: Cabinet Portier

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