Description
Chinese export famille rose octagonal armorial porcelain plate, Qianlong ca. 1755. The center with the arms of Hare surrounded by a rim of peony springs bordered along the rim and cavetto with gilt spearheads.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 28 January 2002; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 450.
Lot Essay:
The family descended from Francis Hare, Speaker of the House of Commons in the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Though it is not certain, this service perhaps for Francis Hare, HEICS, a member of the Council in Bengal in 1760.
Diameter: 8 1/2 in.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 28 January 2002; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 450.
Lot Essay:
The family descended from Francis Hare, Speaker of the House of Commons in the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Though it is not certain, this service perhaps for Francis Hare, HEICS, a member of the Council in Bengal in 1760.
Diameter: 8 1/2 in.
Condition
There are two small repaired chips to the rim. Hairline crack to the center of the underside of the plate. Crazing forming to the glaze throughout, mainly evident along the back of the plate. Surface wear including some light losses to the polychrome and gilt decoration.
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Chinese Export Octagonal Armorial Plate - Hare
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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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