CHINE et EUROPE, Fin du XIXème siècle. Canton porcelain round bowl with polychrome and gilt decoration of palace scenes in reserves and plant motifs with butterflies and birds. Louis XVI-style gilt-bronze mounting, the pedestal with square base adorned with a ribboned laurel frieze, the foot with twisted sides, openwork Greek-style side handles and mobile crown, the neck encircled with twisted friezes, pearls and openwork interlacing. H. 32.5 cm - Diam. 40.1 cm. Bumps and scratches and wear to the gilding.

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