Bonhams 1793 : An early Meissen teabowl and saucer, circa 1723-24

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23 May 2012 10:30 BST London, New Bond Street
Fine Meissen Porcelain from a Private Collection
Back to auction 19607

An early Meissen teabowl and saucer, circa 1723-24

Each painted with a chinoiserie scene within a gilt quatrelobe cartouche with Böttger-lustre and edged with iron-red scrollwork, indianische Blumen and insects to the reverse and interior of the teabowl, gilt-edged rims, the teabowl: 4.8cm high; the saucer: 12.6cm diam, incised x inside footrim of teabowl and // inside footrim of saucer (2)

Sold for £12,500 inc. premium