Bonhams 1793 : A Meissen circular dish from the 'Red Dragon' service for the Saxon Court Pantry, circa 1740

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23 May 2012 10:30 BST London, New Bond Street
Fine European Ceramics
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A Meissen circular dish from the 'Red Dragon' service for the Saxon Court Pantry, circa 1740

Painted in iron-red and gilding with two phoenix and scattered flowers and insects in the centre, and dragons and auspicious symbols around the rim, 29.1cm diam., crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, impressed 21, K[önigliche]. H[of]. C[onditorei]. in purple

Sold for £5,000 inc. premium