Bidspirit auction | Export Pseudo-Tobacco Leaf Platter

Export Pseudo-Tobacco Leaf Platter - A Chinese export porcelain pseudo tobacco leaf platter, Qianlong ca. 1765. Of oblong octagonal form boldly decorated in the usual pattern with colorful mon and flower heads among leaves. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”Fine Americana and Chinese Export Porcelain, ” 5 May 1979, Lot 78; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Length: 16 1/4 in x width: 13 in. Condition: Some very light fritting to the rim. Light wear to the footrim. No major cracks or repairs. Some light losses to the gilt throughout. Light scuffs/wear to the face of the plate consistent with little use.