A Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Bowl

late 18th or early 19th century, for the continental market, low bowl form with foliate rim and central coat of arms featuring three axes, a wolf head, and a two-toned cross with various animals and the letter "O", the whole hand painted with gilt highlights.
9 in. dia.
From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.
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Repaired hairline through center and area of professional restoration to rim, slight rubbing to gilt.