Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Covered Tureen

Description:

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Covered Tureen, c. 1755, chamfered rectangular footed form with pomegranate knop on the domed cover and boar's head handles, with enamel and gilt coat of arms, possibly the Arms of Collier, with a motto inscribed "NEMO SINE CRUCE," on the cover and sides, with gilt and iron red quatrefoil chain borders, (scattered gilt and enamel losses, minor chips),ht. 8, wd. 9, lg. 14 1/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Peter Rosenberg.
Estimate $700-900

Each of the boar's head snouts has a small unobtrusive chip.


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