chinese-export-porcelain-jesuit-plate
Lot 82
Chinese Export Porcelain Jesuit Plate
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
En Grisaille, circa 1740-80, central crucifixion scene depicting Christ with followers in the background and Roman soldiers gambling in the foreground, the scene most likely taken from an engraving found in the Missionary's Bible, carefully designed scalloped border.

8 7/8 in.

A similar example is pictured on p.48 "Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain" by Elinor Gordon.

Approximately 4 in. area of rim repair visible under black light; some overall discoloration; loss of gilt highlights as well as rubbing of the design.

$300 - 600