7. Pewter figures

A rare pair of pewter westerners standing upon pierced wasted plinths, each holding a large vase. Their faces and waistcoats with remnants of original pigments.  

20cm

Guangdong, circa 1780.  

See book: China Trade by Carl Crossman (Cat Oct 12, image number 32) 

£3,850

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