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Lot 1031
Four Canton Blue and White Porcelain Covered Entree Dishes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, underglaze decoration of a landscape centered with a bridge with "Rain and Cloud" border, pomegranate finials

DOA 6 x 9 in.

From the estate of the late Mary L. Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This porcelain was bought and shipped from Canton (Guangzhou) generally to serve as Ballast under the tea chests. These wares usually depict a landscape with Chinese buildings and a bridge in the center and have a decorated rim.

One finial with small nicks