Bidspirit auction | Famille Rose Armorial Tea Bowl

Famille Rose Armorial Tea Bowl & Saucer - Marshall - Chinese export armorial porcelain tea bowl and saucer, Qianlong ca. 1765. Painted in famille rose with the arms of Marshall of Scotland below the motto ”Semper Virescit Virtus” among scattered floral sprigs. Arms are on either side of the tea bowl and along the face of the saucer. With gilt spearhead bands along the rims. Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 2 September 2004; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard, ”Chinese Armorial Porcelain, ” Vol. I, pg. 496. (Cup) height: 1 3/4 in x diameter: 3 1/2 in. (Saucer) diameter: 5 1/4 in. Condition: There are no cracks or repairs. Light wear to the footrims.