Lot 287 , Two Canton enamel square trays, Qianlong/Jiaqing period, 9.6cm

Two Canton enamel square trays, Qianlong/Jiaqing period, each painted with a sage and attendants in a landscape and inscribed, seal mark to base 'shang xin', 9.6cm
Estimate £300-500

Provenance: UK private collection; purchased from specialist dealers and auctions in the 1950s and 1960s.

First tray with an inscription upper left had a few fine hairline cracks to the left hand side and some grey speckling to the white enamels in particular, the second tray with the inscription upper right has some fine hairline cracks to the enamel upper right and through the grass and a few hairline cracks on the underside, otherwise both in good condition with no chip losses or restoration.


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Sold for £300