Lot 17
Lot 17
A RARE PLATTER WITH THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

REPUBLIC PERIOD, CIRCA 1912-1928

Price Realised USD 4,375
Estimate
USD 5,000 - USD 7,000
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A RARE PLATTER WITH THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

REPUBLIC PERIOD, CIRCA 1912-1928

Price Realised USD 4,375
Price Realised USD 4,375
Details
The border a classic 'Canton famille rose' pattern, the center with the two flags tied together with a ribbon
1314 in. (33.6 cm.) long
Brought to you by
Carleigh QueenthSpecialist, Chinese Export
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Lot Essay

The genesis of this intriguing decoration is unknown, though an identical example is in the collection of the U.S. Department of State and illustrated by J. M. Mudge, Chinese Export Porcelain in North America, New York, 1986, p. 227.
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