A pair of “Tobacco-Leaf” plates, featuring two pheasants. The border is richly decorated with squirrels among vine leaves.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

There are several variants of this décor, very representative of Chinese export porcelain for Europe; this one is among the rarest and most refined.

BIBLIOGRAPHY :

For an identical pair, see :

– Christie’s, New York, Chinese Export Art, 25 January 2011, lot 118.

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