Description
An unusual Chinese export armorial octagonal porcelain tray, Qianlong ca. 1740. The center with a coat of arms, possibly of Croatia. Surrounded by gilt and cobalt-blue shell-and-scroll border. The checkered iron-red and gilt crest flanked by two lions and surmounted by a crown. J. Reis Fernandes written in invisible ink along back (only visible under UV light).
Provenance: J. Reis Fernandes, London; Christie's, New York, "The Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, Part II," 22 January 2003, Lot 162; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
15 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.
Provenance: J. Reis Fernandes, London; Christie's, New York, "The Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, Part II," 22 January 2003, Lot 162; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
15 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
There are a few minute frits to the rim. Light wear to the footrim including a small spot of flaking to the glaze. Light surface wear primarily in the form of light scuffs or losses to the gilt. No signs of restoration under UV light.
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Unusual Chinese Export Armorial Octagonal Tray
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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