Nanking Fruit Basket and Stand, late 18th Century

Nanking Fruit Basket and Stand, late 18th Century, shaped circular with reticulated incurvate sides, the diaper banded and spearhead-border rim with two molded scallop shell handles interior with Canton scene; foot encircled by diapered band with three reserves of precious objects; the circular stand decorated to match and with reticulated ledge.

Overall Height 4 ¾ in. Width 10 ¾ in. Depth 10 ¼ in.

Provenance: Collection of Gail and Richard Mellin
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