71. Plate
Bow c.1755 D. 22cm, 8.75"
Stockspring Antiques
Of octagonal shape decorated with the "Flaming Tortoise" pattern, the
eponymous tortoise, two cranes, prunus, pine, chrysanthemum and other flowers
around the rim with a blue long tailed bird perched on a chrysanthemum
in the centre, within a gilt spearhead border.
The motif in the centre is very similar to that found on a Chelsea
pattern - see Victoria and Albert Museum, c.374-1918, R.Clarke Edwards
Gift, illustrated in "Porcelain for Palaces", pl. 194, p.199.
72. Saucer
Chelsea c.1752-4 D. 12cm., 4.75"
Of octagonal form decorated with the "Flaming Tortoise" pattern, the
eponymous tortoise, two cranes, bamboo and pine around the rim with a circular
dragon in the centre, within a meandering leaf border.
For the Japanese original, see the Ashmolean 1978.548, Reitlinger Gift
and illustrated in "Porcelain for Palaces" pl.123, p. 153
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