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458 - A Pair of rare “Famille rose” plates with a mythological theme of the “Four Elements”
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A Pair of rare “Famille rose” plates with a mythological theme of the “Four Elements” China, Qianlong period, ca. 1740 D. 23,3 cm Depicting 'Fire', the porcelain is enamelled with Jupiter holding a thunderbolt visiting Vulcanus, Venus arriving in her chariot above them. German private collection, assembled before 2007 The scene of the 'Four Elements' dishes is designed by engravings after a series of paintings by Francesco Albani (1578-1660) commissioned by Cardinal Maurice of Savoy representing 'The Four Elements', which are now in the Museum of Turin. A set of four plates representing Water, Earth, Fire and Air, is illustrated by G. C. Williamson, The Book of Famille Rose, London, 1970, pl. XXXIX - Very minor traces of age with few very small chips under the rim, good condition
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