Set of thirteen porcelain pieces, China, 19th-20th century Including : - 8 sorbets with blue-white decoration of literati under a pine tree, rimmed necks. Mark under the base. H.: 4.6 cm; cracks. - 1 round blue-white box with compartments. Total height: 11 cm; the last compartment with its lid is missing. - 1 bowl with blue-white decoration of dragons chasing the sacred pearl. Mark under the base. H.: 5.5 cm; small chips - 1 bowl with blue-white decoration of flowering branches and butterflies. Mark under the base; H.: 5.2 cm; chips and scratches. - 2 small bowls with polychrome dragon design. Mark under the base. Diam.: 7.5 cm; one is chipped and cracked.

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