AN EXTREMELY RARE CHINESE 'JEWISH OR EASTERN-ORTHODOX MARKET...

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£2,000

AN EXTREMELY RARE CHINESE 'JEWISH OR EASTERN-ORTHODOX MARKET' TEABOWL AND SAUCER
粉彩西洋宗教纹杯碟  清 1842 
decorated in iron-red and gilt with an angel possibly appearing to Aaron, with menorah, crossed staffs and caduceus, the saucer dated to 1842
teabowl 10cm diam; saucer 15.5cm diam

NOTE: A similar teabowl and saucer were included by Christie's London, 14th June 1976, lot 188; another set were sold by Christie's New York in their auction of 'The British Interior: English Furniture & Ceramics,' 25th and 26th January 2000, lot 188

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Good overall condition
The rim has a small rim hairline