China, 18th century, Qianlong period (1736-1795) Lot including: - a polylobed porcelain dish decorated with famille rose enamels, peacocks on flowering rocks. Length: 28 cm (a slight chip) - a pair of octagonal porcelain plates decorated with famille rose enamels, peacocks on flowering rocks. Diameter: 23 cm (worn decoration) - a pair of porcelain plates decorated with enamels of the pink family, crickets on foliage. Diameter: 22,5 cm - a set of three octagonal porcelain plates decorated with enamels of the pink family, peacocks on flowering rocks. Diameter: 23 cm (restored chips to one)

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