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CHINA - YONGZHENG period (1723 - 1735) Famille rose enameled porcelain plate of a young woman watching a cock and a hen mating. Diam. 22.5 cm Expert : cabinet Portier (13)

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CHINA - YONGZHENG period (1723 - 1735) Famille rose enameled porcelain plate of a young woman watching a cock and a hen mating. Diam. 22.5 cm Expert : cabinet Portier (13)

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