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Of octagonal form, the white ground painted in cobalt-blue, green, red, black and yellow, a central stylised flower motif at the top flanked by four holes leading to tubular supports, the outer face with eight keyhole archways surrounded by painted decoration. 791 grams, 15 cm wide



From an old Bath, UK, collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Plano-convex type with incuse motif to underside, stag resting with legs folded beneath the body; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.24 grams, 14 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

A triangular head with rounded edges, low-relief linear nose and left ear; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 116 grams total, 96 mm including stand



Ex Hirsch Auction, Munich, 22 September 2004, no.1222.