A Set of Six Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Tea Bowls and Saucers

18th century, includes includes six small tea bowls and six matching saucers hand painted in Rose Mandarin manner with shaped reserves populated by outdoor gatherings of Chinese Mandarin figures against an iron red and gilt patterned ground.


Tea bowls 1 1/2 in., 3 in. diameter; Saucers 1 1/4 in., 4 5/8 in. diameter

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Several pieces with hairlines emanating from rim to body; three tea bowls have professional restoration; minor fritting to rims and feet, and light general surface wear.