A FINE AND RARE CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE 'EUROPEAN-SUB...

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Hammer

£1,500

A FINE AND RARE CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE 'EUROPEAN-SUBJECT' MINIATURE TEA-SET
LATE QIANLONG, 1790-1800
each piece painted with the scene of children going to school with their mother at the door bidding them farewell in a European village scene beneath a blue enamel border, all heightened in gilt, consisting of a teapot with double rope-twist handle, cover and stand, tea caddy and cover, cream jug and cover, sugar bowl and cover, spoon tray, two tea bowls, four coffee cups and three saucers.
Teapot 16.2cm (handle to spout).