Description
Chinese export armorial porcelain plate, Qianlong ca. 1760. Of octagonal form with the arms of Cotton in the center. The rim with a cell-pattern band enclosed by gilt scrolls. Made for the great-grandson of Sir Robert Cotton, the founder of the British Library.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 31 January 2003; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 262.
Diameter: 8 3/4 in.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 31 January 2003; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 262.
Diameter: 8 3/4 in.
Condition
There are two very small restorations to two of the corners of the plate. There are no cracks. Very light surface wear primarily consisting of losses to the gilt. Light wear to the footrim.
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Chinese Export Octagonal Armorial Plate - Cotton
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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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