TWO CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS, YONGZHENG/ QIANLONG the first duo enamel painted with a cockerel perched upon a rocky outcrop with blossoming peonies; the second duo enamel painted with birds and blossom. (4) Cockerel saucer 10.7cm diameter Cockerel saucer: With a small hairline crack issuing from a small rim chip. Cockerel cup: In good condition without restoration or damage. Cockeral saucer: With two small hairline cracks and a shallow rim chip. Cockerel cup: With four small rim chips.

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