A Chinese blue and white tea bowl and saucer from the Nanking cargo, circa 1750
Of plain rounded form and decorated with a pine tree pattern within diaper borders, with Christie's X Harrods certificate.

Christie's Nanking Cargo, Amsterdam, 28 April - 2 May 1986, lot 5578 (bearing labels).

Condition Report

Minuscule nibbles to the rim edges.

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