252 . CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE OVAL MEAT DISH , circa 1830 , decorated with scene of three elders seated at table and conversing in presence of attendants ; colorful border of auspicious antiques , peonies , lotus and butterflies . Length 14 ¾ in . Width 12 ¼ in . 1,000 / 1,500 From the Starbuck East Brick , Nantucket
253 . PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN MANDARIN PALETTE OVAL MEAT PLATTERS , late 18 th Century , nearly identically decorated with a scene of cocoon sorting in an imperial silk factory within finely rendered sepia borders of butterflies and flowers . The end of one platter restored . Length 20 in . Width 17 ½ in . 1,500 / 2,500
254 . PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PLATES , late 18 th Century , decorated in famille rose enamels with court figures in a pavilion landscape within a border of fans , flower-filled vases , birds and butterflies . One plate with glued rim repair ; the other with minor repair to underside of rim and chip to rim . Diameter 10 ½ in . 300 / 400
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